Norwegian Prima Debuts in Miami
Following a spectacular inaugural journey that began in August with a historic christening event in Reykjavik, Iceland and continued with inaugural sailings from New York and, most…
Flight Returns To Miami After Passenger Refuses To Wear Mask
A passenger on an American Airlines aircraft to London refused to comply with the U.S federal mandate to wear a face mask. The flight was diverted back to Miami.
Miami International trials Covid-19 detector dogs
Miami International has become the first airport in the US to trial the use of dogs to detect Covid-19.
First Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts in the US to open in Miami
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the agreement for a new hotel in Miami Beach, scheduled to open in 2024.
Southwest Airlines announces new flights to Miami, Palm Springs, and Montrose (Telluride)
Southwest Airlines Co. today primed its winter flight schedule for seekers of sun and snow with service details for new destinations in Florida, California, and nestled in the Colorado…
Hot hotel openings: Miami Beach “through the lens of a local” and more
In this week's hotel round-up, we're seeing hot openings from Lennox Hotels, The Weekend, IHG's voco, Plateno Group and Marriott's The Luxury Collection.
Miami Nice: Mandarin Oriental launches “Cruise Your Way”
Since its boom time in the 80’s, Miami has long held a fascination for tourists as a glamorous destination. Indeed, tourism has become such a vital cornerstone to the region’s economy that,…
Eden Roc Miami Beach unveils USD 250 million transformation
Eden Roc Miami Beach hotel has announced the completion of a USD 250 million refurbishment to offer new facilities and experiences.
MSC’s PortMiami deal a “further testament of our commitment to US”
Following news that MSC Cruises was expanding its fleet, with an order for three new Meraviglia class ships back in June, the ambitious cruise line has now announced its partnership with…
East meets west at Nobu Hotel Miami Beach
Nobu Hotels, the acclaimed hotel chain formed by the shared vision of a Hollywood icon and a globally recognised chef, has introduced its latest property, Nobu Hotel Miami Beach.
Miami advice from Advantage
Advantage Travel Partnership has revealed the theme for its 2018 conference, being held in Miami, between 10 and 13 May 2018, will be ‘The Next Chapter… Miami Advice’.
The two programmes…
Aer Lingus begins Ireland’s first direct service to Miami
Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Miami, Florida took flight on 1 September from Dublin Airport.
Flight EI141 operated by an Airbus A330-200 series is the first ever scheduled…
El Al announces tickets now for sale on Tel-Aviv-Miami-Tel Aviv
From November 2017, El AL will operate three-weekly nonstop flights o Boeing 777-200 aircraft on Monday,F Wednesday and Friday to Miami International Airport.
The flight will depart from…
EL AL announces tickets now for sale on Tel Aviv-Miami-Tel Aviv
From November 2017, El AL will operate three-weekly nonstop flights on a Boeing 777-200 aircraft on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to Miami International Airport.
The flight will depart from…
Miami to host Advantage Conference 2018
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced Miami, Florida US, as the host destination for the 2018 conference.
As the 2017 conference drew to an end at Club Med Opio, Advantage…
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Bliss to sail from Miami in 2018
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Norwegian Bliss, the brand's sixteenth ship, will set sail for the cruise capital of the world after her inaugural summer season in Alaska,…
Q&A with Jennifer Weinberg, Marketing Manager of Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa in Miami Florida.
We chat with Jennifer Weinberg, Marketing Manager of Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa in Miami Florida. Pritikin is located on 650 tropical acres in Miami, Florida. This is a place where…
Carnival Vista Launches Year-Round Service From PortMiami
PortMiami welcomed Carnival Cruise Line's newest, largest and most innovative ship, Carnival Vista, when it arrived yesterday to kick off a year-round schedule of six- and eight-day cruises…
Wow Air set to shake up London-Miami route
Wow Air, Iceland’s only low cost airline, has announced a new service from the UK to Miami beginning in April 2017, with fares starting from £119 one way.
Flights will depart from…
BA launches Miami A380 service
British Airways has launched its A380 service from London to Miami.
The inaugural flight BA209 arrived at Miami International Airport on Sunday and commenced its return leg later…
Austrian Airlines launches five-times weekly service to Miami
Austrian Airlines has launched a five-times weekly non-stop service from Vienna to Miami.
“The addition of Miami shows that we are significantly expanding our service to North…
Cruise Arabia gets stronger at Cruise Shipping Miami
The Oman Ministry of Tourism (Oman Tourism), Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and newly joined Qatar…
Qatar Airways delves into Miami’s economic impact
The launch of flights to Miami International Airport by Qatar Airways, witnessed high-level discussions on business opportunities. Miami-Dade county mayor Carlos Gimenez and senior…
Qatar Airways launches Miami flights
Qatar Airways’ maiden flight to Miami touched down on Tuesday 10 June 2014, marking the start of services to the airline’s sixth US destination.
The new route becomes the first and…
Norwegian Escape to homeport in Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its new ship Norwegian Escape will homeport in Miami year-round when it joins the fleet next year.
The ship will join the fleet in October 2015 and…
Qatar Airways to fly to Miami
Qatar Airways has revealed that Miami will become its sixth destination in the US next year.
Commencing on 10 June 2014, the airline will offer four weekly flights direct from Doha to…
Miami cheerleaders to godmother Getaway
The cheerleaders of the Miami Dolphins American Football Team are to godmother the next Norwegian Cruise Line ship, Getaway, it has been revealed.
The christening, which is due to…
Victory arrives in Miami to start new season
Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Victory has now arrived in PortMiami to begin its year round sailings of four- and five- day voyages running from Miami to the Caribbean and Bahamas.
The…
Carnival Breeze named at PortMiami
Carnival Breeze's Sushi Restaurant
Carnival Breeze has officially been named at a commemorative ceremony at PortMiami.
The vessel, which is the newest addition to Carnival Cruise Lines’…
Disney to offer Miami departures, new Europe ports in 2013
Disney Cruise Line will operate sailings from Miami for the first time this winter.
Disney Wonder and Disney Magic will sail a six and seven-night Caribbean cruise from the port from 23…
Great Conquest for Miami
Carnival has announced that it will reposition its 3000-pax Carnival Conquest from New Orleans to Miami in November 2013.
Offering two variations to itineraries, Carnival Conquest…
Miami firms queue up for India airport retailing
With annual revenues from airport retailing in India which includes duty free sales, set to cross US$ 1 billion this year, two Miami-based firms - Duty Free Air and Ship Supply (DFASS) and…
Air Europa launches Miami route
Spanish carrier Air Europa will launch a three times weekly service from Gatwick to Miami, via Madrid, on March 19.The airline will fly to the Florida hotspot following the…
YOTEL debuts YOTELPAD in Europe with new opening in Stratford, London
YOTEL has announced plans to debut its disruptive aparthotel brand, YOTELPAD, in Europe with the opening of YOTELPAD London Stratford in Q4 2023, following a long-term management…
Last chance to see: 10 bucket list experiences at risk of being gone
Despite efforts to combat climate change, many countries around the world are beginning to see the very real implications of the issue, with little time to remedy. To our dismay this…
Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 87%
by: Harry Johnson |
February 2023 International Air Passenger Travel to and from the United States
Full article: Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 87%
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Egis launches new Architecture Line at leading real estate event
The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, launches line of leading architecture practices to address the challenges of urbanisation and climate change
US Welcomed 5,015,338 International Visitors in December 2022
by: Harry Johnson |
In December 2022 international visitor arrivals to the United States increased +46.2% compared to December 2021
Full article: US Welcomed 5,015,338 International…
‘154-Night 2026 World Cruise’ from Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Beckoning to curious and adventurous travellers, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, has unveiled its longest World Cruise to date, sailing January 10,…
Silversea To Deploy Silver Cloud To The Kimberley
Silversea Cruises will deploy its hybrid expedition ship Silver Cloud to Western Australia’s Kimberley region in 2024, increasing capacity for the ultra-luxury cruise company in the…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils ‘Epicurean Perfection’
Today, Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, unveiled immersive new culinary programming - Epicurean Perfection - inspiring culinary exploration and…
Nevis Tourism names new Director of Sales & Marketing
by: Harry Johnson |
Mr. Jones brings over 14 years of marketing experience with an extensive wealth of knowledge in the area of customer service, sales, marketing
Full article: Nevis…
The 10 Most Popular Cruise Lines Around The World 2023
Based on The Travel ranking of the 10 most popular cruise lines throughout the globe for 2023, this is the ranked cruise line from number 10 to number 1; let’s dig in to find out which…
US hotels go on hiring spree, offer better wages and benefits
by: Harry Johnson |
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hotel employment is down by more than 250,000 jobs compared to February 2020
Full article: US hotels go on hiring…
Luxury travellers say ‘oui’ to Paris – Virtuoso
Virtuoso has analysed intel from its data warehouse exceeding GBP52.9 billion in transactions and found that while upscale globetrotters continue to book eternal European favourites,…
Hotel-generated tax revenue will reach new highs in 2023
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Hotels are making significant strides toward recovery, supporting millions of jobs and generating…
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts enriched living in Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek In Dallas
Turtle Creek, Dallas, is where the Rosewood story began. A peaceful, walkable neighborhood surrounded by grand parks and close to Dallas’s most celebrated sites, it’s not only one of the…
Bulgari Hotel Tokyo to open on April 4
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo at 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, on April 4th, 2023. The new hotel will be the eighth gem of the Bulgari…
Travel experts reveal their top tips for planning a cruise as demand soars in 2023
As cruises see record demand for 2023, you may be considering booking ahead to get the best deal for your trip.
However, whether you are dreaming of an ocean voyage through the…
Ship Allura is part of Oceania Cruises
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Oceania Cruises, the world’s largest culinary and destination-focused cruise line, introduces …
Royal Caribbean’s Colossal New Cruise Ship Icon Of The Seas
Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever, is now being built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, with just one year left till its launch.
Exactly one year…
Why ‘smaller is better than big’ in cruise ships?
More and more ports, famed cities, and environmentally sensitive maritime areas are banning large and mega ships due to over tourism, limiting the number of ships or even capping the number…
Regent Seven Seas Grandeur Launching In November 2023
The moment you step aboard, it will be apparent that the Seven Seas Grandeur was inspired by the past and magnificently recreated for the future. The ship will be the epitome of…
‘Further East 2023’ in Bali from 6-9 Nov
Asia Pacific’s most innovative barefoot travel show, Further East is returning to Seminyak, Bali, from 6 to 9 November 2023 for its fourth edition.
Norwegian Cruise line holdings’ new ‘experiences at sea’ division
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced “Experiences at Sea,” the union of Sixthman Festivals at Sea, a subsidiary of NCL, and the Company’s Charters, Meetings and Incentives (“CM&I”)…
Most popular travel aesthetics inspiring holidaymakers for 2023
If you’re not regularly scrolling on TikTok or creating boards on Pinterest, you may not be aware of what a ‘travel aesthetic’ is, but it’s a trend that is inspiring Gen-Zs to travel the…
Announcing Virgin Hotels Collection
Virgin Hotels – the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand of the Virgin Group and Virgin Limited Edition – the private global collection of unique retreats, hotels and exclusive islands owned…
Uber partners with Brightline, the higher-speed intercity rail in Florida
Brightline and Uber have announced a new partnership that will make getting around South Florida seamless and convenient. The new collaboration will offer guests a familiar rideshare…
Norwegian Cruise Line Executive VP named new FCCA OC Chair
Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) announced that Daniel S. Farkas, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), has been appointed…
Air Transat launches Canada and USA new year seat sale
Air Transat launches its Canada and USA New Year Seat Sale from 5th January, 2023, with return fares from London Gatwick to Toronto from as low as £379pp (approx. USD 456.17 ) return.
TAP increases flight frequencies to key markets for summer 2023
TAP Air Portugal (TAP) is to increase its routes to the Americas in the summer of 2023, offering a total of 17 additional flights during this peak period.
Phuket is the best hotspot for foodies
Dining as a family is a staple in most households as it brings everybody together over good food. In fact, recent studies have shown that 84% of parents agreed that family meals were…
The Orient Express unveils the Presidential Suite
One month after its Parisian event, Orient Express Revelation: Once upon a time, there was the future Orient Express train, is heading to Miami from November 30 to December 4 for the…
It’s a Go! The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon turns its grand opening into a festival of music
A dynamic and immersive cultural epicenter taking residence inside the iconic King Power Mahanakhon, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon celebrated its grand opening with a Festival of Music on…
Disney Cruise Line Celebrates 25 Years With Summer Voyages
When Disney Cruise Line turns 25 in 2023, the five ships in its fleet will host special anniversary voyages over the summer with updated entertainment, decor, and merchandising.
There…
MSC Celebrates the Launch of its Newest Cruise Ship in New York
MSC Cruises has increased its emphasis on the New York and American cruise markets with the launch of its newest ship, the MSC Seascape. Founded 30 years ago, the cruise line has 21…
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils Winter 2024/25 and Summer 2025 cruises in Europe, the Caribbean and Alaska
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, unveiled its winter 2024/25 and summer 2025 cruises sailing to bucket-list destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, and …
Finnair flights ‘finn-ish’ year on a high
Finnair flights are set to end 2022 on a high, as the airline continues to recover its network. During December, the carrier is expected to operate 8,252 flights, the highest number since…
Fourth Virgin Voyages Ship “Brilliant Lady” Launched
A major milestone was reached on Friday when the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy floated out the Brilliant Lady, the fourth cruise ship for the innovative cruise company Virgin Voyages.…
Soaring Airfares Make Australians Rethink Holiday Plans
While one in three Australians still plans to travel throughout the popular Christmas and summer holidays, the significant increase in international and domestic airfares has put seven…
US cities with the most romantic hotels
New research has revealed which US cities are home to the highest number of romantic hotels and therefore ideal for a couples vacation
EL AL Black-Friday & Cyber-Monday sale for US to Israel flights
EL AL Israel Airlines is in the holiday spirit with its first-ever Black Friday/Cyber Monday Fare Sale offering great roundtrip fares and a great reason for U.S. travelers to visit Israel…
MSC Cruises Takes Delivery Of New Fun-Filled MSC Seascape
MSC Cruises took delivery of its new fun-filled flagship, the breathtaking MSC Seascape – the largest cruise ship built in Italy – today. The ceremony was attended by Gianluigi Aponte,…
Celebrate Thanksgiving onboard with Emirates
Emirates will be giving passengers a taste of home with special Thanksgiving menus across all classes, on flights from Dubai to USA, between the 24 and 26 of November.
Aer Lingus states number of flights to the US has increased 236%
Aer Lingus the Irish carrier reveals their number of flights* to the United States has increased 236% since US borders reopened 12 months ago.
The New Carnival Celebration Cruise Ship Joins The Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship is appropriately named Carnival Celebration in honour of the company’s 50th anniversary. She’s the cruise line’s second LNG-fuelled vessel, helping…
Airlines In The United States Report Record Profits
The three largest U.S. airlines had a great summer, making over $2 billion in profits as Americans flocked to fly, although airfares are far higher than the previous year.
On…
Carnival Luminosa arrives in Australia
Carnival Luminosa officially arrived in Queensland, Australia, marking the first ship from the fleet to be homeported in Brisbane.
Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady To Debut In The US
Valiant Lady, the second cruise ship operated by Virgin Voyages, has completed her maiden season in the Mediterranean and is now headed for the United States. The vessel is expected to…
Royal Caribbean To Unveil Icon of the Seas, The World Biggest Ship
The first glimpse at the highly awaited Icon of the Seas, the Icon of Vacations, has been unveiled by Royal Caribbean International.
The first Icon Class ship, which will arrive in…
Carnival Cruises Retiring “Carnival Ecstasy” After 31 Years
Carnival Ecstasy is sailing her farewell cruise this week after transporting over 5.5 million guests since 1991. After more than 2,300 trips, the ship will end its service with a…
Carnival Cruise Line partners with Kennedy Space Center
In celebration of World Space Week, Carnival Cruise Line announced that it is partnering with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch a children’s space program with activities…
Lot Polish Airlines signs agreement with JetBlue Airways
Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines has signed an interline agreement with US carrier JetBlue Airways.
Carnival Celebration Completes Sea Trials With Success
Carnival celebration departed the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where its sister ship, Mardi Gras, was also built to begin its first round of trials.
On board the Carnival…
This resort is your ideal getaway in Pattaya, Thailand
Here are some of the reasons why Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort is the ideal getaway in Pattaya
Do you want to cruise in style? Here Are Some Excellent Options
Today, cruises are accessible to a wide range of travellers due to a variety of pricing offers made by cruise operators for those who book early, late, or during the low season. And the…
Emirates partners with United to expand connections
Emirates customers to connect on United to nearly 200 new cities in the Americas, through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston. United to launch new nonstop flights between New York/Newark and…
Air Transat launches 35th anniversary trade incentive
Air Transat has launched a special trade incentive to mark its 35th anniversary, enabling travel agents to receive cash rewards for every booking they make.
Save with September sale on British Airways
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their September sale, with reductions made across a range of flights and holidays all the way into the summer of 2023.
Three members of SAUDIA join advisory council for IATA
Three members of Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) have joined joined IATA’s Advisory Councils for the 2022-2025 term.
Emirates carries over 10 million passengers this summer
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, carried more than 10 million passengers on nearly 35,000 flights to 130 destinations this summer.
Emirates to be the official airline of US Open
For the eleventh consecutive year, Emirates is returning as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships, running from 29 August through 11 September.
Norwegian Prima christened on islandic waters
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) christened its newest ship, Norwegian Prima, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Matias Lira joins Crystal Cruises as senior vice president, global sales & guest services
Jack Anderson, President of Crystal Cruises, has appointed Matias Lira as senior vice president, global sales & guest services, based in Miami.
Jet setting with Four Seasons Private Jet Journeys for 2024
Four Seasons announces the first set of 2024 itineraries for the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience. While limited availability remains on select 2023 itineraries.
American Airlines Will Enter The Supersonic Stage
On Tuesday, American Airlines said that it had placed an order for 20 supersonic jets capable of travelling at twice the speed of the fastest commercial aircraft in use today.…
How innovative hotels are using NFTs to attract international travelers
Tourism is on the rise. As more and more people get back to traveling, some regions are already seeing travel spending reaching pre-pandemic levels. The US is even poised to grow beyond that…
Pablo Escobar’s mansion becomes a luxury hotel in Mexico
Thinking of a luxury hotel in one of the most beautiful tourist cities in Mexico? This is the proposal of Casa Malca, located in the Riviera Maya, an old mansion on a huge plot of land…
Windstar Cruises reveals new Caribbean and Central America Cruises
Windstar Cruises has just the thing to shake off the winter blahs. The small ship cruise line has drawn up a new beach bum’s delight of an itinerary beginning winter of 2023.
Beach Fun…
Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club: A hedonistic bolt-hole in Koh Samui
The latest addition to the buzzing Chaweng Beach, the newly opened Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club brings the glamorous, freewheeling spirit of the 1950s Palm Beach and Miami to…
SB Architects joins Egis Group, combining forces with 10 design to strengthen architectural offering and global reach
World-Renowned Architecture and Design Firm Becomes Part of a Global Collective of Leading Design Experts.
Swan Hellenic’s second ship, SH Vega, sets sail for Arctic
Swan Hellenic announced that the Naming Ceremony of its second ice-class cultural expedition cruise ship, SH Vega, had taken place at Helsinki Shipyard.
9 alternative American adventures
With tourists set to return in droves to the major hubs, forgo old favourites and go off the beaten path with these nine alternative destinations.
Wide-open spaces in Yosemite’s…
Norwegian Cruise Line offers year-round Europe with introduction of Canary Island cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its return to the Canary Islands for the first time since 2017
Repeal of pre-departure testing for inbound air travelers urged
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A bipartisan group of 38 mayors representing American cities and counties spanning Miami to San Francisco sent a letter on Tuesday to the Biden administration…
American Airlines celebrates 40 years of service
On May 19, 1982, American Airlines flight 50 departed Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) for London's Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking the beginning of the airline’s operation in the U.K.’s capital.
Hola Barcelona! Valiant Lady arrives in Mediterranean homeport
Virgin Voyages' newest lady ship has cruised into Barcelona ahead of its inaugural Mediterranean season
Finnair flies to 77 destinations in winter 2022, as travel continues to recover
Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure.
Sailing into Metaverse world! Norwegian Cruise Line to launch cruise industry’s first NFT
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a history of breaking boundaries, announced it will sail into the Metaverse with the launch of the cruise industry’s…
Brits need four years savings to stay at these luxury hotels
Money.co.uk sourced prices for a three-night stay in each hotel and compared them to the average household salary and saving rate of the average British family (two adults and two children).
Selo Group appoints renowned sustainability expert Piet Van Zyl as Chief Regenerative Officer
, Selo Group, an award-winning and fully integrated development company based in Singapore, announced the appointment of Piet Van Zyl as chief regenerative officer. Drawing on his wealth of…
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon collaborates with top Thai fashion houses for a bespoke uniform collection
Ahead of its anticipated opening in May 2022, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon has announced designer collaboration with Fah Chak WO+MAN to develop a range of bespoke staff uniforms for the…
Top 10 picture-perfect destinations according to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
New research reveals the world’s most picture-perfect destinations reaching over 28 billion TikTok views and 150 million Instagram posts.
American Airlines Suspends Sydney Flights
American Airlines has confirmed it will suspend flights from LA-Sydney from 5 May, in light of ongoing delivery delays on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Delta Cuts Ties With Russian Airline Aeroflot
Delta Airlines will no longer partner with Russian Aeroflot and has discontinued all codeshare and frequent flyer relationships due to the United States’ economic sanctions against the…
Virgin Voyages celebrates grand opening of New Terminal V
Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s epic new cruise line, celebrated the long-awaited grand opening of Terminal V at PortMiami yesterday, ringing in the occasion with a mermaid-studded soiree.…
End of voyage? Dream Cruises files for winding up operations
In a major shock to the cruise segment in India, Dream Cruises, which was launched with much fanfare some years ago has filed application for winding up operations
The Standard to Open its Asia Flagship in Bangkok May, 2022
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, located at the King Power Mahanakhon, is a feast for the senses featuring world class design, culinary, entertainment, retail and wellness offerings all…
Somewhere Else! Pharrell Williams reveals first resort opening at Atlantis Paradise Island in 2024
In 2024, David Grutman of Groot Hospitality and Pharrell Williams will partner with Atlantis Paradise Island to open a brand-new resort: Somewhere Else
Most Instagrammable holiday destinations in the world
tombola analysed 2.66 billion hashtags of 100 popular holiday destinations across the world to reveal which were the most Instagrammable.
What Was All The Fuss About Airlines And 5G In The U.S
The latest hurdle in a dispute over concerns that 5G mobile phone service could interfere with aeroplane equipment prompted major international airlines to cancel flights to the United…
The Standard, Ibiza is opening its doors in April
The Standard, Ibiza, the White Isle’s most anticipated opening and the newest addition to The Standard’s growing portfolio, is officially taking reservations ahead of its 1 April 2022…
Airline Start-Up In Australia: What Makes It So Challenging?
Bonza, a new low-cost airline with big plans for Australia, will launch in mid-2022.
10 cities you must visit if you love art and culture
With international travel hopefully back on the cards for 2022, new research reveals the top cities you NEED to visit in the new year if you love art.
The Standard, Hua Hin goes glam this festive season with celebrations on Thailand’s Gulf Coast
The chic beachfront resort with a Miami Beach vibe unveils a calendar of festive events and activities, including curated dining experiences, beach parties, live DJs and more on Hua Hin’s…
US leisure travel leads the recovery
A comparison of the world’s top destination cities, before the pandemic in 2019, and throughout 2021, illustrates the strong trend towards leisure travel leading the recovery.
Travel the world and get paid for it
Insuranks is offering one lucky American over the age of 18 years old the chance to work for them for one year, travelling the world as digital nomads, taking part in local activities and…
The Standard, Hua Hin opens its doors as the brand’s first resort in Thailand
The Standard, Hua Hin, the brand’s new resort and first property in Thailand, has officially opened its doors to local and international guests.
5 Best Cities in Florida to Celebrate Christmas
Christmas is on the verge, and people have already started the celebration. Many houses and streets are lit up with beautiful and colorful lights. In many parts of the state, the festivities…
Lufthansa returns to profit in the third quarter
Following the relaxation of travel restrictions in Europe, Lufthansa has experienced a rise in demand, resulting in the company returning to profit.
New ultra-low-cost airline Bonza to launch in Australia next year
"Bonza" will be Australia's sole independent low-cost airline specialising in regional leisure destinations, with a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets equipped with all-economy seats.
Demand soars across the Atlantic as the U.S. reopens
Demand for transatlantic flights has increased since the United States announced plans last week to reopen to fully vaccinated passengers from nations including most of Europe, according to…
How September 11 changed air travel
Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the terrorist event that forever changed air travel, and I thought what better way to commemorate this day than by remembering what air travel was…
Standard International to open new hotels as CEO remains optimistic in hospitality
Amar Lalvani, CEO of Standard International (parent company of the Standard Hotels), has expressed optimism in the hospitality business amidst the ongoing challenges.
10 Best Signature Tours for Post-Pandemic Travelers
If you're ready to travel adventure and want a truly unique, stress-free experience, I have collected for you 10 best destinations where there are signature tours, which you can start this…
Emirates becomes official airline of 2021 US Open
Emirates is returning as the Official Airline of the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships for the tenth year in a row
Big cities in spotlight and interest in sustainable travel: Highlights of Expedia ‘travel recovery’ report
Expedia Group Media Solutions, the global travel advertising platform connecting marketers with hundreds of millions of travellers across the Expedia Group brand, today released its Q2…
Passenger duct-taped to seat for assaulting flight attendants
A 22-year-old passenger of Frontier Airlines is facing three misdemeanour charges for battery after he allegedly groped and assaulted flight attendants while the plane was in the air.
Successor to bankrupt Alitalia under attack by low-cost airlines
The successor to bankrupt Italian flag-carrier Alitalia faces an uphill battle to establish itself after low-cost rivals took advantage of the pandemic and a long restructuring process to…
Farewell Alitalia: ITA cleared for take-off
The new airline being created to replace the long financially ailing Alitalia will take off on Oct. 15 with its first flights, the Italian Economy Ministry announced Thursday.
Pax feared for lives during American Airlines security incident
Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight to Miami experienced a bizarre security incident on Thursday night with passengers admitting they were scared for their lives after an…
Could the Royal Coast be Thailand’s best cycling destination?
The report commented that Chiang Mai provides the most picturesque cycling routes, with a thriving cycling culture. In addition it described Chiang Mai as home to competitive cycling races…
US airline reclaims title as world’s largest airline
American Airlines has taken the pandemic as an opportunity to re-emerge as the world's largest airline, a title it has traded back and forth with competitors during the last few years as…
Airlines will be forced to aim at long and thin routes
A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.
Travel numbers rise in the US as Americans go on holiday
Americans going on holidays in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights,…
A woman assaults flight attendant as did not pick up her trash
A passenger onboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to New York JFK had to be restrained and was arrested on arrival on Sunday after allegedly attacking and assaulting a flight…
Netflix’s stars fined for behaving ‘disgracefully’ on BA flight
The star of a Netflix show told a British Airways crew member 'do you know who my mum is?" on a flight to Heathrow Airport, a court heard.
What are cruise lines doing to stay afloat during the pandemic
In recent days, cruise lines also have announced plans for comeback sailings from such unorthodox cruise hubs as Nassau, Bahamas, and Haifa, Israel.
This major cruise line just announced plans to restart
One of the world’s biggest cruise lines, MSC Cruises, announced on Thursday it would resume operations with more than half its fleet over the next three months, but not in Australia though!
KAYAK debuts first-ever hotel as design lab to promote tech innovation
KAYAK, the company that pioneered flight metasearch in 2004, is reimagining the in-travel experience
The most beautiful islands and beaches in the USA
The United States of America is a tourist destination that many people put at the top of their travel bucket list. The USA is a large country, the third largest in the world, which makes it…
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives welcomes Jesper Soerensen as new general manager
The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, the brand’s newest resort, today announced the appointment of Jesper Soerensen to general manager for the property.
A Danish national fluent in…
2020 Best US Cities for New Year celebrations named
With New Year’s around the corner but the scale of celebrations limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, travel experts today released the report on 2020’s Best Cities for New Year’s.
Qatar Airways to launch Seattle flights in March
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021
Press the “pause button” for Christmas in Bangkok this December
Silence continues to be a precious commodity, especially in this challenging year, which is why The Spas at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok are ‘turning down the volume’ once again with their…
Cayman Islands’ digital nomad program will allow you to stay in country for two years
The tourism department of Cayman Islands has launched the Global Citizen Concierge Program (GCCP), which allows digital nomads to stay in the Caribbean paradise for up to two years.
Mandarin Oriental on track to remove single-use plastic
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, which pledged to eliminate all single-use plastic in October 2019 across its portfolio of 33 luxury hotels, by the end of March 2021, has reported on the…
End of an era: British Airways retires its final Boeing 747
British Airways’ remaining two Boeing 747 aircraft based at Heathrow taxied for take off for the last time on 8 October
American Airlines aims to open international markets with preflight COVID-19 testing
American Airlines is collaborating with several foreign governments to begin offering preflight COVID-19 testing for customers traveling to international destinations, starting with Jamaica…
CLIA: New health protocols will help to resume cruise operations in the Americas
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents 95% of global ocean-going cruise capacity, announced today the adoption of mandatory core elements of a strong set of health…
New domestic flights to Okinawa boost accessibility of sub-tropical paradise
The announcement of new Skymark Airlines flights to Shimojishima has come as a welcome boost to those wishing to soak up the sun, sea and culture in Okinawa once current restrictions are…
Louisiana declares Emergency ahead of two powerful storms
Two dangerous weather developments are threatening the US Gulf Coast, two at a time.
Carnival Cruise Line announces name of its next Excel-class ship
With the help of celebrity partners past and present, Carnival Cruise Line today announced that its next Excel-class ship arriving in 2022 to coincide with its 50th birthday celebration will…
Accor and sbe unveil first Mondrian hotel in Asia in coolest district of K-pop city
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon in marks the fifth property in the Mondrian portfolio
Barbados to reopen on July 12 for work, rest, and play
Starting July 12, the paradise island of Barbados will reopen to tourists.
KAYAK flight search trends shows travel recovery
KAYAK’s flight search trends revealed that the travel industry is slowly recovering with people starting to search for flights.
Mandarin Oriental marks Global Wellness Day with 24-hour livestream around the world
This year, celebrate Global Wellness Day on a truly global scale with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Long known for innovative spa and wellness programmes, the group is once again…
Shop for cause: The Standard unveils Employee Relief Fund
With the unfortunate temporary closures of The Standard's seven hotels globally in New York, Los Angeles, London, Miami and the Maldives, it has left many staff, who serve guests and its…
Wellness Tourism Association launches Healthy@Home
In support of members who are taking some of their wellness offerings online to help housebound consumers in these challenging times, the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has launched…
The Standard Hotels lift spirits up worldwide as it closes doors in US and UK
The global hospitality community has never seen anything like what has occurred over the past week. The mandated shut downs and social distancing has forced many to close their doors.
Virgin Voyages delays inaugural season to 15 July
Virgin Voyages has announced that it is postponing the start of its inaugural season until 15 July. Previously, the brand’s first ship, the Scarlet Lady, had been scheduled to begin…
Regent christens new ship Seven Seas Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises hosted a christening gala in Miami to welcome its newest ship, the Seven Seas Splendor. Exclusive guests, including travel partners, local community leaders,…
BA boosts hot spot services for Spring 2020
British Airways has announced it will be boosting flights on a selection of its more popular destinations in the US and South Africa as of April 2020.
The boosted services will fly from…
Banyan Tree signs first property in Bahamas
Island Developers and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts have announced a partnership to introduce the first Banyan Tree first property in the Bahamas. Located just 48 nautical miles and a…
Finnair adds extra frequencies to New York JFK airport for summer 2020
Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. With these new frequencies, it is adding a total of 250 flights between…
Spanish long haul figures “sluggish” compared to global growth
New data from ForwardKeys reveals that long-haul outbound travel from Spain, by independent travellers and small groups of up to five people, grew by just 1.3% in 2019 and forward bookings…
Travel tech this week: Flying taxis by 2023 and more
For this week’s travel tech stories, Uber and Hyundai showed a glimpse of the future of transportation with flying taxis. Companies strive for expansion with start-up The Guild raising new…
Delta completes 20% purchase of LATAM
Delta has completed its purchase of a 20% equity stake in LATAM Airlines Group. The USD 1.9 billion acquisition comes pursuant to the partnership the carriers announced in September.…
American unveils two new routes to St Thomas
American Airlines has launched new winter service to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands with the arrival of flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth…
Airbnb is on its way to becoming a hotel company
After disrupting the billion-dollar hotel industry, Airbnb is slowly straying away from its roots of listing private houses and rooms to becoming more of a hotel company.
Top 10 destinations for UK holidaymakers in 2020
Online travel company eDreams ODIGEO has analysed booking data from over 18 million customers to predict the top destinations consumers are set to visit next year in its annual European…
TD’s Anthony Gallagher meets Richard Branson inviting Aussies to join the fun on Scarlet Lady maiden voyage
Richard Branson made sure that Australians will be able to join the maiden voyage of Scarlet Lady in April 2020 as his cruise line Virgin Voyages partnered with Virgin Australia that will…
Cruise news: Hurtigruten’s biggest sale ever and more
On our cruise radar this week, Hurtigruten offers up to 50% off on bucket list sailings, the world’s largest cruise ship gets amplified and more.
Royal Caribbean founder remembered at 87
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has marked the passing of Edwin Stephan, founder, long-time president and vice chairman of the board, on Friday 8 November 2019.
NCL begins month-long tour for newest ship Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of its newest ship, the 17th on its fleet, Norwegian Encore in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Small Luxury Hotels introduces winter sun escapes
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has welcomed five new hotels this month combining stylish designs and breath-taking views with buzzing bars and outstanding restaurants.
The…
Travel technology investment symposium announced
Travel Startups Incubator (TSI) has announced a one-day Travel Technology Investment Symposium, on 8 January 2020 in Miami at the Amadeus Executive Center. Dedicated exclusively to…
Hot hotel openings: A guest list that runs from Charlie Chaplin to Jackie Kennedy
On our hot list of hotel openings this week, Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor reopens in Cambodia, Virgin Hotels announces a milestone in Florida and more.
Norwegian Cruise Line to eliminate single-use plastic by 2020
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a partnership with JUST Goods Inc, which will enable the cruise line to replace all single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 2020.
Cruise news: Celebrity Apex, MS Roald Amundsen’s godmother and more
On TD’s cruise radar this week, Celebrity Cruises announces its latest ship, Hurtigruten reveals MS Roald Amundsen’s godmother and more.
Kudos! Andrew Wood conferred tourism award
Andrew Wood, president of SKAL International in Bangkok was conferred the coveted MEMBRE D’HONNEUR - Skal’s highest award at the ongoing 80th Annual Skål International World Congress in…
Hot hotel openings: The Ritz-Carlton debuts in Montenegro and more
On this week’s hot hotel openings, we’re seeing properties in the most exotic destinations — from the Adriatic coast of Montenegro to the South Beach of Miami and more.
OYO reaches US milestone with more than 100 hotels
OYO Hotels & Homes has achieved the milestone of more than 100 hotels in the United States since formally announcing its presence in June.
Cruise news: World’s largest battery storage system, Kelly Clarkson and more
In this week’s cruise news: AIDA Cruises signs for the world’s largest battery storage system, NCL announces Kelly Clarkson as godmother and more.
Here’s a good excuse for singles to cruise this Halloween
SinglesCruise.com, a US-based organiser of hosted singles cruises, is celebrating the 15th year of its highly-anticipated Halloween Cruise featuring seven-day cruises with an array of…
Big spurt in UK visitor numbers to Chicago
The US city of Chicago has seen a large spike in UK visitor numbers, reporting a 15.2% increase in those visiting in 2018 compared with the year before. 141,000 UK visitors came to…
US hotel growth predictions down: “Driving profit is a real challenge for many properties”
Performance growth projections for the U.S. hotel industry have been downgraded to 1.6% for 2019 and 1.1% for 2020, according to STR and Tourism Economics’ latest forecast just released at…
10 most Insta-worthy wedding locations
Your wedding is once-in-a-lifetime and must be extra special. The food, ceremony, and location must be perfect.
Small Luxury Hotels launches preferred agency programme
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is bolstering its ties with the travel trade through the development of a new travel agency programme called withIN. It is aimed at gathering the…
Hot hotel openings: Santorini’s 5-star resort on a volcanic island and more
In this week’s roundup, we’re looking at Santorini’s latest beachfront resort, a new Art Deco hotel in Miami, a historic hotel revival and more.
American Airlines to go triple daily on US Virgin Islands route
The US Virgin Islands department of tourism has announced the addition of a third American Airlines’ daily flight between Miami and St. Thomas in time for the winter season.
Joseph…
Click&Boat acquires Océans Evasion
The UK-based boat hire platform, Click&Boat, has acquired its competitor Océans Evasion. The acquisition comes on the back of EUR 4 million (USD 4.46 million) fundraising round last…
“I design for the sensation”: Luxe hotel designer Jean-Michel Gathy
In this exclusive interview, Jean-Michel Gathy talks about his early years, his most unforgettable projects, and why his style is one that is charismatic.
Florida most popular long-haul destination for Brits
Booking data at worldwide luxury holiday specialist Kenwood Travel has revealed Florida as the most popular long-haul summer destination this year, with sales up 17% on 2018.
Research…
Eurowings is now flying from Düsseldorf to Las Vegas
The low-cost airline of Lufthansa Group, Eurowings, is heading to Las Vegas three times a week from Düsseldorf. For the first flight with flight number EW 1172, Düsseldorf Airport…
Cruise news: Custom submarines, Hawaii extended cruises and more
On this week’s cruise roundup, we have Seabourn’s custom submarines, Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ports, Hawaii extended cruises and more.
Design concept for ‘cruise terminal in a nature park’ unveiled
Berenblum Busch Architects, a Miami-based global design firm, has unveiled its design for Carnival Corporation’s first cruise terminal in Japan.
American Airlines announces new Jamaica service
American Airlines continues to strengthen its presence in Jamaica with the launch of new service between Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay (MBJ) and John F. Kennedy…
OYO to invest USD 300m in “newest home market”
OYO Hotels & Homes celebrates its growth in the US by announcing plans to invest USD 300 million over the next few years.
47 million social media posts confirm USA as “the land of road trips”
From an analysis carried out by Europcar on over 47 million social media posts, America has come out top for the most popular road trip destinations in the world.
The findings of the…
Airbnb-like start-up for business travellers Mint House raises USD 15 million
Start-up Mint House, Airbnb-style for business travellers, raised USD 15 million in Series A funding led by Revolution Ventures.
Cruise news: Tulips, terminals, tours of the Nile and more
On our cruise radar this week, we’re seeing companies build new terminals, focus on the Chinese market, unveil new brochures and more.
Cruise news: World tours, Easter eggs and more
Making waves in the industry this week are Princess Cruises’ latest world cruise and a new travel publication aimed to inspire a community.
Generator COO: “The cookie-cutter approach to hospitality is over”
In this exclusive TD interview, Generator's COO, Andre Guettouche, tells all about the group’s modern-day approach to hospitality.
Cruise news: Naming ceremony, WiFi on board and more
The cruise world is leaving no stone unturned in attracting travellers. With new launches each day and added features like WiFi on board. Check out latest happenings from the cruise world.
Hot hotel openings: India welcomes Four Seasons in Bengaluru
The second Four Seasons hotel opens in India; a secluded ryokan at the foot of Mt Hidari Daimonji; a wellness facility in the heart of Miami and more.
Travel tech this week: Google’s voice assistant for airlines and hotels and more
This week, we see airlines and airports investing in various technology to continuously improve travel experience. We also see road transportation companies take great strides to develop…
All I want for Christmas is Bowie: Reminisce with an NYC Tour of his favourite places
To celebrate the life of one of the greatest musicians to have ever lived – and commemorate the anniversary of his death on 10th January– The Holiday Place have put together a guide to the…
The best (and worst) new luxury hotels of 2018
Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI), a provider of digital reports for travel, has revealed its list of the best and worst new luxury hotels in 2018.
The MICE father: De Niro’s Nobu Hotels sign up global events leader
While I don’t know much about De Niro’s life outside of the movies, one thing is for sure the guy has been to a shed load of events.
Local heroes: Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit gives Bangkok chefs a chance to shine
On target for its grand opening in early 2019 the Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit Bangkok is one of the most exciting new-builds to hit the Thai capital. To get an insight into the hotel’s take on…
Preferred Hotels unveils 23 worldwide hotels for 2019
Preferred Hotels unveil the latest properties to be added throughout next year.
MSC Cruises announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal
MSC Cruises has announced offers with up to USD 600 in savings on Caribbean cruises for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Iberostar Group sets sight in Rome’s historic city centre
The Iberostar Group has announced the opening of Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in the centre of Rome, the Iberostar Fontana di Trevi, in 2019.
Crystal Cruises 2021 lineup includes 175 heritage sites
Crystal Cruises has announced its full lineup of 2021 for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, becoming the first cruise line to announce a complete 2021 deployment.
Chasing Cuba: Regent Seven Seas re-launches Cuban voyages to meet demand
After the success of its launch, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a second immersive cruise experience in Cuba.
Silversea to embark on the first-ever seven-continent world cruise
In the course of 140 days, Silversea’s Silver Whisper will cruise the world, literally bringing the guests to seven continents.
Crystal Cruises 26th world cruise: “A truly comprehensive odyssey on a grand scale”
Crystal Cruises has announced it is all set for the its 26th annual World Cruise – this year the wide ranging voyage, dubbed “Ancient Dynasties & World Wonders”, will take in up to 17…
Aer Lingus partners with CityJet for London to Dublin route
Aer Lingus and CityJet have joined forces to operate a new route between London and Dublin. Starting 28 October, Aer Lingus will operate six daily round trips on weekdays, with a reduced…
Finnair adds LAX service for daily flights to California this summer
Recent years have seen much of Finnair’s growth strategy centred around the Asian and Chinese markets. However, with the advantages of geography, meterological conditions not-with-standing,…
Austrian Airlines reorganises network to boost US and China connectivity
As of the beginning of October Austrian Airlines will begin an extensive reorganisation of its current service network. The restructure will see international destinations, such as Hong…
Celebrity Reflection debuts in Greenock as part of exclusive 2019 itinerary
Celebrity Cruises will be making its Scottish debut next year as Barrhead Travel revealed they are bringing the Miami based company’s five-star ship Celebrity Reflection up to Greenock as a…
MSC Seaview sets sail with star-studded christening
MSC Cruises, renowned for hosting elaborate events, held the christening for MSC Seaview in the presence of VIPs, top management, travel partners, international media and a suite of…
How LAX and BA got 400 passengers boarded in 22 minutes
In an effort to speed up the boarding process, British Airways has been busy updating its system of boarding e-gates at a selection of American airports - including Orlando International,…
Big Bus Tours adds Los Angeles to its global portfolio
London’s Big Bus Tours will start cruising the roads of Los Angeles in the fall and will aim to provide tourists with a never-before-seen look of the city.
8 minimalist maps for the most epic U.S. road trips
Road trips are part of the American pop culture, inspiring countless movies and songs. If you’re planning to go on a drive, or just plain curious - here are eight minimalist maps to guide…
Penang’s north coast welcomes Malaysia’s first DoubleTree Resort by Hilton
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, a family-friendly seaside resort with inter-connecting rooms, a kid’s club, conference space and the country’s first teddy bear-themed museum, becomes the…
American Airlines puts faith in Barbados’s continued popularity with new connection
The United States biggest carrier American Airlines revealed it will be taking advantage of a year unsurpassed growth to Barbados by announcing a new, third daily flight from Miami…
Norwegian Bliss makes European debut
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship debuts in Europe before its inaugural tour around the U.S. and official christening in Washington.
World’s largest cruise ship with over-the-top features sets sail from Barcelona
Symphony of the Seas is the largest – and most audacious – cruise ship in the world and it just sailed from Barcelona on its inaugural voyage in the Mediterranean.
HNA Group to sell 26% stake in Hilton to pay off massive debt
Hilton’s largest shareholder, China-based HNA Group, is selling its 26% stake in the hotel chain as it succumbs to the pressure of the Chinese government to pay its huge debt.
Hilton…
What is the “Markle Effect” and how is it causing a billion-dollar tourism boom in UK?
“Suits” actress Meghan Markle, 36, will tie the knot with Prince Harry, 33, on 19 May, but she has already established herself as a culture icon. From being a Hollywood actress, Markle’s…
More than 600 UK and Ireland agents headed to the 5,518-berth Symphony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean launched their newest ship - and the largest cruise ship in the world - the Symphony of the Seas in Saint-Nazaire, France, last week. The cruise line has a trade-specific…
You can now book these iconic U.S. locations for the first time ever
Booking.com introduces ‘Book the U.S.’ List featuring some unique places in the United States – from caves and castles to train cars and treehouses.
Future of Travel summit fires up travel tech startup race
Miami brings the heat into the US travel tech scene as LAB Miami Ventures announces its shortlist of startups for its first annual Future of Travel summit.
NCL celebrates construction milestone for new ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has marked the start of construction for its newest ship.
Named Norwegian Encore, it will sail the Caribbean from Miami seasonally beginning in autumn 2019.…
Erin Johnson of Silversea updates on plans for 2018
Travel Daily catches up with Erin Johnson, marketing director, UK & Ireland, Silversea Cruises.
What does your role include and how long have you held it?
My role is to…
U.S. hotel industry posts record year in 2017
According to data from STR, the U.S. hotel industry has broken records with high-performance levels in 2017, setting a good pace for hoteliers this year.
Iberostar announces new strategy
Iberostar Group has presented a new international strategy, based on revamped values centred on innovation and focused on people and society in general.
The hotel group, which has…
Travel tech innovation race at full speed with ‘Hotel Jumpstart’
Five companies recently pitched for Hotel Jumpstart, a mentorship-driven accelerator programme to support the most innovative travel tech startups.
Despite difficult winter Finnair passenger volume keeps climbing
Finnair’s December passenger volume reached a new high, the number of passengers per year increased by more than one million to close to 12 million passengers.
Triptease: Direct Booking Summit set for Asian debut
The Direct Booking Summit — the only event to focus solely on increasing hotels’ direct bookings — is coming to Asia for the first time. Triptease, summit host and pioneer of the Direct…
Jerry Springer announced as speaker at Advantage conference
Advantage Travel Partnership has announced Jerry Springer as the keynote speaker for its 2018 conference, being held in Miami, between 10 and 13 May 2018.
He hosted the Jerry Springer…
Viking welcomes ship to Los Angeles for first time
Viking® has welcomed its fourth ocean ship, Viking Sun®to Los Angeles, also the home of the company’s U.S. headquarters.
The ship is currently sailing the 141-day World Cruise from Miami…
EL AL introduces new pricing model and new flight
EL AL Israel Airlines will launch a San Francisco flight and introduces a new pricing model for Economy Class tickets to all European destinations.
New Non-Stop Flight
The company has…
How Gianni Versace’s mansion became a luxury hotel
Florida, USA – Gianni Versace’s former home is now a luxury boutique hotel in South Beach, Miami. Follow the timeline on how Versace's former property has evolved.
Funway gets ready to launch 2018 Orlando brochure
Funway Holidays will launch its 2018 Orlando brochure next week.
The tailor-made US and Caribbean specialist has reported Orlando bookings for 2017 are holding up year on year with it…
Leading villa vacation destinations for 2018 revealed
Who doesn’t fancy a perfect, personalised getaway full of sun & fun? Turn this fantasy into reality thanks to insights gathered by Villas of Distinction, a full-service booking…
Traveltek reveals top ten Xmas destinations
Traveltek Group Ltd has revealed the top 10 Christmas destinations for 2017, with New York in the lead among Brits.
The city is also the most popular choice with global travellers, while…
MSC Cruises offers Wave promotion and incentive
MSC Cruises is offering an all-inclusive drinks package included when booking a Fantastica Experience Fare.
The ‘Wave’ promotion applies to all cruises that set sail in the Summer 2018,…
Carnival Horizon Dreamscape LED Atrium Sculpture to Feature Artwork Created by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Patients
Carnival Cruise Line announced this week that the massive LED “Dreamscape” atrium sculpture on the new Carnival Horizon will feature colorful, custom-designed artwork created by patients of …
Funway releases brochure with Nevada focus
Funway Holidays is set to release its 2018 USA brochure with a focus on Nevada for the more adventurous traveller.
The Nevada Road Trip, a fly-drive holiday from Salt Lake City to…
Oceania Cruises Introduces Europe & The Americas Itineraries
Southampton, 16th October 2017: Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination- focused cruise line, introduces the Europe & The Americas 2019 Collection of itineraries…
Air New Zealand boosts Houston services
Air New Zealand will fly daily to Houston for most of next winter as demand for travel between New Zealand and Texas continues to soar.
Starwood Capital stake fuels Yotel’s global growth plan
A $250-million capital injection and 30% ownership stake from Starwood Capital Group is expected to help London-based Yotel seek aggressive global portfolio growth, with plans to reach 50 to…
New Scenic Eclipse Cuba voyage revealed
Scenic has announced a new voyage to onboard discovery yacht Scenic Eclipse in Cuba.
The 14-day Cuba in Depth cruise, which departs Miami on 5 October 2018, has been added to the…
Airbnb and Resy Team Up to Offer In-App Restaurant Reservations
A great meal shared with friends, old or new, can make a trip special. That’s why, starting today, you can book a table at nearly 650 restaurants across the United States directly through…
2017’s Most Fun Cities in America – WalletHub Report
Everyone likes to have fun. But we all prefer our personal brand of a good time. Some of us like going to bars and clubs, trying new restaurants, watching movies or playing outdoor sports.…
American Issues Travel Alert: Hurricane Irma Impacting Operations
Hurricane Irma is impacting our operation. American Airlines has issued a Travel Alert for more than 40 airports, which includes our Miami hub.
The latest forecast projects…
New Orleans takes over London this month
The New Orleans Saints Football Team will be playing against the Miami Dolphins at Wembley on 1 October 2017.
To celebrate, two of New Orleans restaurants will take up residency in…
Hurricane Irma brings destruction to Caribbean
According to a report by the BBC today, the island of Barbuda is described as "barely habitable".
Antigua, with a population of 80,000, escaped major damage, with no loss of life.…
What to Pack: Beach Travels with Baby
Summer might be over in the northern hemisphere, but it’s just heating up on the other side of the world. From South Africa to Australia to Brazil, there are awesome beaches awaiting in the…
MSC’s second Seaside class ship enters final phase of construction
MSC Cruises has celebrated the float out of MSC Seaview during a ceremony at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy, where the ship is being built.
MSC Seaview is the second of the cruise…
Wow Air announces new Stansted and US routes
Wow air has announced that it has added a Stansted to Reykjavik route.
It is also adding Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis and Cincinnati to its eportfolio of US destinations.
Daily…
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils features for Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed features and amenities for Norwegian Bliss, the line’s sixteenth ship, which will sail to Alaska and the Caribbean with select voyages to the Mexican…
Aer Lingus announces biggest winter schedule
Are Lingus has announced its largest ever winter schedule with 138,000 extra seats from the UK to Ireland.
New services and capacity increases across the transatlantic network offer…
New York, Paris and London are most tagged destinations
Research has recorded check-in figures for more than 200 worldwide tourist hotspots as of August 2017, plus usage of popular holiday, travel and location hashtags.
Carried out by…
Brand USA’s Creating It’s Second Giant Screen Film: America’s Treasures
Brand USA Again Targets Global Travel MarketsWASHINGTON, DC – Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization, and MacGillivray Freeman Films have joined forces once again with…
ACRE Hotel Announces Winning Sexiest Hotel Design 2017
SAN JOSE DEL CABO, Mexico -- On June 30th, 2017, in Miami, the judges at LE Miami, an invite-only trade show showcasing the top boutique hotels in the world, awarded ACRE Hotel with the…
Christmas In July? Cheapflights.com Rolls Out Savvy Shoppers’ Guide To When To Snag Holiday Flight Deals
BOSTON, July 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If booking winter holiday travel isn't on your summer to-do list, perhaps it should be. That's because we are entering the sweet spot for finding the…
American Airlines Embarks on Global Cloud Transformation with IBM
ARMONK, NY - 27 Jun 2017: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) will use IBM Cloud as the foundation for a massive cloud transformation designed to make…
Air Europa receives eighth Dreamliner
Air Europa has added an eighth Dreamliner Boeing 787-8, which began operating on the airline’s Madrid-Lima route last Friday (June 23).
The airline has incorporated eight B787-8…
2017’s Best and Worst Places to Celebrate the 4th of July – WalletHub Reports
Fireworks and freedom: That’s what America does on the Fourth of July to celebrate the nation’s birthday, which was established with the pen strokes of 56 founding fathers on the Declaration…
Transport Yourself to a Tropical Paradise with the Cayman Islands First-Ever Destination-Inspired Meal Kit
The popularity of meal kits is on the rise, with many consumers searching for interesting and tasty options to prepare in their homes. Today, the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism…
Visit Fort Lauderdale with new direct flight from Gatwick
British Airways is launching its inaugural direct flight to Fort Lauderdale on 6 July 2017.
Fort Lauderdale is situated 28 miles north of Miami, and has average year-round…
Join Celebrity Cruises for complimentary offers on Caribbean excursions
Guests can have complimentary cocktails and local delicacies courtesy of Celebrity Cruises Caribbean shore excursions.
The cruise line is also adding up to $300 onboard spending money.…
The Jamaican Experience
When booking a cruise itinerary to the Caribbean you'll usually be given options to follow itineraries through the South, East or West Caribbean. But what's the difference? And what islands…
Ponant launches Latin America and Caribbean brochure for winter 2018 – 2019
Ponant has unveiled four new Latin America and Caribbean itineraries for winter 2018 – 2019 season.
The new itineraries include sailing in the Amazon rainforest, Cuba and the Pearls of…
On the deck with Royal Caribbean’s Sanjay Kumar
So Sanjay, tell us a little about your history and how you came to be hotel director on Navigator of the Seas?
Well, I started as a hotel man in India, working in numerous hotels, including…
Carnival celebrates American craft beer week with new Guava Wheat Beer
To celebrate American Craft Beer Week, Carnival Cruise Line has created a special one-of-a-kind tropical-flavored beer served exclusively at Carnival Vista’s RedFrog Pub & Brewery, the…
“I still run in my dreams”
One of the sheer delights of cruising has to be the people you meet on board, my transatlantic on the Navigator of the Seas from Miami to Southampton was no exception. I’m also always…
2017 Travel & Hospitality Trends
For destinations, 2017 is all about discovering that pristine enclave. And the more locally curated, the sweeter the sojourn. Emerging 2017 hotspots are situated at already-coveted…
Azamara Cruises announces additional 2018 Cuba voyages
Azamara Club Cruises has announced the addition of four new sailings to its exciting line-up of Cuba voyages for 2018. Departing from Miami, the sailings feature overnights in Havana, as…
New and Upcoming in Orlando
What's New in 2017
1. Attractions
Universal Orlando Resort:
Volcano Bay, a brand new water park will open May 25, 2017. The water park will offer innovative, thrilling attractions,…
Early start for Singapore cruise season as Royal Caribbean adds itineraries
Royal Caribbean will kick off its Southeast Asian season a month early this year, to fit in a series of additional sailings from Singapore.
The company's Mariner of the Seas cruise…
Airbnb Finds Families Prefer Traveling to New Destinations Each Year
Perhaps 2017 is the year to move on from the annual trip to the lake house, or at least shake things up a bit with a second family vacation to Kyoto or Bordeaux. According to a recent survey…
Royal Caribbean makes inaugural visit to Cuba
Royal Caribbean made its inaugural visit to Cuba with the newly revitalized Empress of the Seas as part of a 5-night sailing from Miami this week.
Adventure-seeking vacationers were among…
CheapOair Announces Top Memorial Day Weekend Destinations for 2017
CheapOair, a leading flight-focused hybrid travel agency, announced today the top domestic destinations consumers are traveling to for Memorial Day weekend. This year, the data shows that…
RCCL new Quantum class ship to sail from Asia-Pacific
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled future plans for the first Quantum Ultra-class ship to be based in the Asia-Pacific region. Set to be launched in spring 2019, the yet-to-be-named…
Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic
A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US.
On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…
Norwegian Cruise Line to increase cruises to Cuba
Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it will further extend its offering of weekly roundtrip cruises from Miami to Cuba through 2018, with 33 new voyages. The all-inclusive Norwegian Sky…
Gold Medal launches 2018 Florida brochure with agent incentive
Gold Medal has reported a 59 per cent increase in room nights to Florida for holidays in 2018 demonstrating the demand for agents, and their customers, to book well ahead. In response to the…
30 of the World’s Most Cultural Destinations
For a seasoned traveler, every city has something on offer. But which ones have the most history, art, food and music to discover? The Netherlands capital proves a winner, while Riyadh and…
Norwegian Jade ready for Southampton
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jade sailed into her seasonal homeport of Tampa as an essentially new vessel yesterday morning, following a three week dry dock where she received…
Air Europa appoints new UK sales executive
Air Europa has expanded its UK team with the appointment of Rosina Aguero as sales executive.
Aguero will manage the airline’s key client portfolio and identify growth potential on…
TSA PreCheck & CLEAR to Expand
Soon it will be easier for travelers to avoid lines at airport security by utilizing the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck and the private trusted-traveler program CLEAR at…
Booking.com Releases 2017 Spring Break Travel Trends
The leader in online travel bookings shares top affordable Spring Break destinations for U.S. travelersSpring Break season is here and Americans will be taking off on trips throughout the…
BA launches premium sale
British Airways is offering customers the chance to ‘turn left for less’ with the launch of its luxury sale this week.
The special offers which are available until midnight on March…
First major North American cruise brand arrives in Cuba
Oceania Cruises made history this week (9 March) when its ship, Marina, pulled into Sierra Maestra cruise terminal in Havana, Cuba carrying 1,250 guests.
On board for this historic…
Top European destinations more expensive for cash-strapped Brits
Due in part to sterling falling to a six-year low against most major currencies, new data from Hotels.com shows that UK travellers paid more for their hotel rooms overseas in 90% of…
Fourth Oasis ship to be named Symphony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has today announced that its fourth Oasis class ship will be call Symphony of the Seas.
The 26th ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Symphony of the Seas will be delivered…
New survey reveals top summer holiday destinations
With Spring just around the corner, attention for many Brits will be turning to where to go for their summer holiday.
According to KAYAK.co.uk, prices to many key destinations,…
Oceania cruises around the world in 180 days
Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of a new world voyage which is set to circumnavigate the globe in 180 days.
Scheduled to depart in January 2019, the world cruise will see the…
Exploring Fort Lauderdale
Once a legendary wild child, Fort Lauderdale has matured since her 1980s spring break party heyday. Today the city on the Atlantic Coast between Miami to the south and Palm Beach to the…
Norwegian Pearl shines with ship wide enhancements
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl sailed into her seasonal homeport of Miami this morning following a two week dry dock where every stateroom and many of the ship’s public areas were…
Q&A with Travel Experts: Hottest Travel Destinations in 2017
The travel industry is rapidly changing and so are travelers needs and wants. With off-the-beaten paths and experimental travel on the rise, the top travel destinations are also changing in…
Carnival Cruises to begin sailing to Cuba starting in June 2017
The Carnival Corporation has announced that Cuba has granted approval for its Carnival Cruise Line brand to begin sailing to Cuba starting in June 2017.
To help meet demand from U.S.…
Carnival Horizon’s 2018 inaugural schedule to include Bermuda
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the new Carnival Horizon will offer a series of four-day Bermuda cruises from New York in spring and summer 2018, part of the ship's inaugural season…
UK visa application centre opens in Houston
A Premium Application Centre offering personalised services for UK visa applicants, enabling them to submit UK visa applications at short notice, has been opened by the UK Home Office’s…
MSC Divina stars in new UK TV cruise series
TV presenter Jane McDonald first shot to fame in 1998 with the reality show The Cruise. After 18 years away from the world of cruising, she has set out as part of a new four-part travel…
Voting opens for England’s Tourism Superstar 2017
Voting is now open to decide the winner of VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar 2017.
The competition, run by VisitEngland and supported by The Daily Mirror, features 10 shortlisted…
Royal Caribbean announces more sailings to Cuba
Royal Caribbean has announced more sailings to Cuba on the Empress of the Seas.
The cruise line has expanded its Caribbean itineraries sailing from Tampa, to include new 4 & 5-night…
Coin ceremony for MSC Seaview marks new milestone in expanding MSC Cruises’ fleet
MSC Seaview will be deployed in the Mediterranean as of summer 2018 to be the landmark of MSC Cruises’ cutting edge innovation in the region.
Today MSC Cruises, and Fincantieri, marked a…
Hotel room rates decline by 12 percent across UK
New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.
Despite rates…
Manchester Airport launches US destination campaign
Manchester Airport has launched its first multi-channel, multi-audience marketing campaign to showcase the breadth of destinations it offers to the USA.
The #USADirect campaign will…
Cruising the Caribbean: South, East, West? What’s Best?
When booking a cruise itinerary to the Caribbean you'll usually be given options to follow itineraries through the South, East or West Caribbean. But what's the difference? And what islands…
Research reveals Airbnb’s rising influence on hospitality trends
An unprecedented independent analysis by STR has revealed the rising influence of Airbnb on the hospitality sector.
Among its key findings are that Airbnb occupancy was the highest…
Airbnb still struggles to compete with hotels
Occupancy at Airbnb properties follows the same trends as the hotel sector, with cities that experience high demand for hotel rooms also seeing high levels of Airbnb use. But overall,…
Carnival Cruise Line Names Sean Kenny Senior Vice President And Chief Information Officer
Sean Kenny, has been named senior vice president and chief information officer for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Line. Kenny begins January 15 and will report to James Heaney, chief financial…
Qatar Airways to fly to Vegas four times weekly
Qatar Airways has revealed plans to operate non-stop services to Las Vegas four times weekly from 8 January 2018.
The new route will be the airline’s 11th to the United States,…
Carnival Cruise Line to reposition ships in three key homeports in 2018
Carnival Cruise Line will reposition three of its newest and largest ships to new homeports in 2018, expanding upon the variety of cruise options already available. In September 2018 …
Round up of New Year offers
Oceania Cruises launches £50 booking incentive
Oceania Cruises is launching a booking incentive where travel agents can receive a £50 Love to Shop voucher for any booking made between 1st…
2017’s Hottest Travel Trends Revealed
New Virtuoso luxury travel report reveals hot destinations and trends for 2017
Virtuoso the global network of luxury travel agencies, has unveiled its 2017 Virtuoso Luxe Report, forecasting…
Turkish Airlines inaugurates flights to Havana and Caracas
Turkish Airlines has inaugurated its flights to Havana and Caracas, its 16th and 17th destinations in the Americas.
They join existing services to Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Bogota, Panama,…
Airbnb Experiences: The Perfect Gift this Holiday Season
According to PwC’s 2016 Holiday Outlook, 31% of consumers want to receive experiential gifts, and increasingly prefer gifts of travel and entertainment rather than material gifts. This…
Emirates Touches Down in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
Emirates has launched its 11th destination in the United States with the start of a daily nonstop passenger service between Dubai and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Fort…
Norwegian Cruise Line announces 2018 and 2019 deployment
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its summer 2018 and autumn/winter 2018/19 itineraries, featuring exciting new opportunities for guests to set sail to their dream destinations, while…
Airbnb Experiences: The Perfect Gift this Holiday Season
According to PwC’s 2016 Holiday Outlook, 31% of consumers want to receive experiential gifts, and increasingly prefer gifts of travel and entertainment rather than material gifts. This…
Air travel searches reveal what Americans most want for Christmas
Earlier this year, Balsam Hill set out to discover where Americans are looking to fly this holiday season. The result is this brand-new interactive map of air travel searches.Here's a…
Oceania Cruises Announces Inaugural Voyages to Cuba
Oceania Cruises has revealed its first three inaugural voyages from Miami to Cuba. On 7 December, the company announced that it has received official government approval from the Republic of…
Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises receive approval to sail to Cuba
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it has received approval from the government of the Republic of Cuba to operate cruises to Cuba, beginning March 2017. All three of the company’s…
Marriott International doubles its luxury footprint across eight distinct brands
Marriott International will double its portfolio of luxury hotels through the recent merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the company announced at this week’s International Luxury…
Katara Hospitality named World’s Leading Hospitality Company at WTAs
Katara Hospitality has taken the title of World’s Leading Hospitality Company at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2016.
The Middle Eastern hospitality giant was crowned during a…
Seven Seas Explorer documentary “Building the world’s most luxurious cruise ship” on Channel 5
An exciting and revealing two-part documentary following engineers and designers in the monumental task of constructing Seven Seas Explorer, is to be aired on Channel 5 in the UK.…
UK hotel room rates crash in Q3
Average hotel room rates in major UK cities including Cardiff, Edinburgh and Bristol have fallen by up to 20% in Q3 2016 when compared with Q3 2015 prices, according to latest data from…
MSC Cruises and Fincantieri celebrate float out of MSC Seaside
MSC Cruises and FINCANTIERI, one of the largest shipbuilding groups in the world, today celebrated the float out of MSC Seaside, one of two new groundbreaking mega-ships that MSC Cruises is…
Robert Chamberlin to Spearhead Global Expansion Strategy
Travel technology specialist Traveltek Group has appointed Robert Chamberlain Director of Global Cruise and Strategic Partnerships. In this new role he will be responsible for spearheading…
UK’s Traveltek Group appoints partnerships chief
Travel tech specialist Traveltek Group has appointed Robert Chamberlin Director of Global Cruise & Strategic Partnerships.
In this new role he will be responsible for…
2017’s hottest travel trends revealed
Virtuoso the global network of luxury travel agencies, has unveiled its 2017 Virtuoso Luxe Report, forecasting emerging travel developments and top destinations for the coming year. …
Airbnb takes first Trips outside accommodation sector
Airbnb has embarked on what it is calling "the most significant development in its eight-year history" as it expands outside the accommodation sector.
The shared economy company has…
Aer Lingus plans further transatlantic expansion for 2017
Aer Lingus has announced its 2017 Dublin summer schedule offering passengers from the UK a greater choice when flying to North America.
In addition to a host of additional…
‘Harmony of the Seas’ naming ceremony
Royal Caribbean International has celebrated the homecoming of Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, with a spectacular naming ceremony.
Hosting the ceremony was Brittany…
Fail Fast? I’d Rather Not – An Introduction to the host of the Executive Village
Before we launch the Executive Village section of Travel Daily Media, I thought it would be a good thing to introduce myself to you. I am Chicke Fitzgerald and I have been in the travel…
Regent Seven Seas Explorer introduces new culinary arts classes and gourmet tours for Caribbean inaugural season
This December the Seven Seas Explorer will make its North American debut in Miami, and set sail for its inaugural Caribbean season.
For the 10 and 14 night Caribbean sailings this winter…
Marriott brings Edition to China
Marriott's newest luxury brand, Edition, has been launched in China.
The new Sanya Edition opens this month on the shores of Hainan Island. Set on 20 hectares of land overlooking the…
WOW Air to launch new UK-US route
WOW air, the Icelandic low cost airline, has announced a new service from the UK to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania beginning in June 2017, with fares from £119.99 one way.
Flights will…
Hurtigruten appoints William Harper to head up new Hong Kong office
Hurtigruten have today announced they are opening an office in Hong Kong, headed up by newly appointed president, China and Asia-Pacific, William Harber.
The newly appointed President…
Carnival Vista’s U.S. arrival celebrated with concert for military families
To celebrate the U.S. arrival of its newest and largest ship, Carnival Cruise Line held an overnight gala event this week in New York.
The event also included the ship's official naming…
Jet adds trans-Atlantic links from London
Jet Airways will now offer passengers more trans-Atlantic connections thanks to an expanded codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic.
Effective 2 November, Jet…
BA plans new Ft Lauderdale service
British Airways is launching a new service to Fort Lauderdale on July 6. It will be the airline’s third route from Gatwick to Florida, and its fourth service to the ‘sunshine state’.
One…
Virgin Voyages – ‘The ship of things to come’
With Sir Richard Branson this week announcing ‘Virgin Voyages’ as the new identity for the company’s cruise line, Cruise News took the opportunity to interview Tom McAlpin, president and…
RIU completes acquisition of iconic Dublin hotel
RIU has completed the purchase of the historic Gresham Hotel in Dublin for €92 million.
The hotel occupies a majestic building approaching its 200th anniversary and, thanks to a…
Marriott releases first global travel tracker
Marriott International has revealed the results of its first Global Travel Tracker, a new monitoring tool designed to illustrate global traveller trends.
More than 6,600 travellers in 14…
Hurricane Matthew – Royal Caribbean update
With Port Miami closed in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, Royal Caribbean delayed boarding of the Empress and Enchantment of the Seas sailings until yesterday, 5pm.
They were also forced…
Miss USA Deshauna Barber to serve as Godmother of new Carnival Vista
Miss USA Deshauna Barber has been named godmother of Carnival Cruise Line's newest and largest ship, Carnival Vista. Barber made history earlier this year when she became the first woman…
Jet to offer trans-Atlantic connections from Paris
Jet Airways will start offering connections from India to North America via Paris next month, following a revision of its schedules.
Effective 30 October 2016, flight 9W124 will…
Finnair opens new route to San Francisco
In line with its growth strategy, Finnair has announced that it will open a new seasonal route from Helsinki to San Francisco in June 2017.
The airline will operate three weekly…
Carnival Corporation’s Fathom brand adds two more Cuba itineraries
Fathom, part of the Carnival Corporation, has announced that it has added two Cuba sailing dates for Autumn 2016 – the result of strong demand by travelers choosing to take a cruise vacation…
Face to face: Giles Hawke, CEO of Cosmos Tours
What makes Cosmos Tours unique in the UK market?
Based on our company heritage of over 85 years and our network of worldwide offices and staff, we have the best choice of land…
US-Cuba flights resume after 50 years
History was made this week when a US airline operated a commercial flight to Cuba for the first time in more than half a century.
Diplomatic ties between the two countries were severed in…
London no longer Europe’s most expensive hotel market
New data from HRS has revealed that major cities across the UK, including London, have seen a decline in average hotel room rates when looking at Q2 2016 compared with Q2 2015.
Having…
TAP to boost Gatwick flights
Portuguese airline TAP has announced an increase in the number of weekly flights operating from London Gatwick to Lisbon and Porto, as part of its Winter operations timetable which will…
Cosmos first to market with Fathom
Cosmos Tours & Cruises is the first UK tour operator to package specialist social impact brand, Fathom to the Dominican Republic, providing the easiest way for agents to sell this new…
New Rooftop Pool and Lounge at The Burj Club
The Burj Club, the high-end fitness and wellness retreat at Burj Khalifa, has enhanced its visitor experience with the unveiling of the Rooftop Pool and Lounge.
An oasis of seclusion…
Air Europa launches Madrid flights to Cuba
Air Europa has launched its new route from Madrid to Veradero, Cuba.
The route, which is employing an Airbus 330-200, will operate until August 25th with two weekly flights.
The…
More Starwood brands to adopt keyless entry
Starwood is expanding its SPG Keyless solution to more of its hotel brands.
The system, which allows guests to access their rooms using their smartphone, was initially rolled out at…
SriLankan expands route map with Qatar Airways
SriLankan Airlines has expanded its codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways, offering passengers a series of new one-stop connections from Colombo to destinations in Europe, Africa, the…
Qatar Airways touches down in Atlanta
Qatar Airways has touched down in Atlanta for the first time, marking the start of a new daily direct service.
The new route was launched this week with an inaugural Airbus A380 flight…
香港太古旗下迈阿密东隅酒店开业
5月31日，香港太古酒店（Swire Hotels）的首家美国酒店正式开业。迈阿密东隅酒店（East Miami）将是太古酒店东隅品牌在美国开设的首间酒店，也是太古地产斥资10.5亿美元、总面积达540万平方英尺的Brickell City Centre综合发展项目的重要组成部分。…
Face to Face: Morag Mclaren Baxter, director of Body Tonic Fitness Retreats
Morag is also owner of Chateau Lou Casteou, the luxury private hire residence in the Cote d’Azur
What’s so special firstly about Lou Casteou?
The chateau is a beautiful venue…
Hong Kong’s Swire opens first US hotel
Hong Kong's Swire Hotels will open its first hotel in the US on 31 May. The new East Miami forms part of Swire Properties' US$1.05 billion mixed-used development in the Florida city's…
Turkish Airlines expands its US presence
Turkish Airlines recently added a daily flight to Atlanta, joining Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Panama, Bogota, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Boston,…
Turkish Airlines adds two new routes
Turkish Airlines has added two more routes to its network with the beginning of services to Bogota and Panama City.
These new points join Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Chicago,…
SBE seals deal for Morgans Hotel Group
SBE, the US-based luxury hospitality company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Morgans Hotel Group.
The all-cash transaction will see Morgans' collection of hotel brands…
Viking sails to Asia as part of first world cruise
Viking Ocean Cruises will embark on its first ever world cruise next year, visiting several ports in Asia Pacific.
The cruise line's fourth ship, Viking Sun, will spend its maiden…
Carnival welcomes largest cruise ship
Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of its 24th cruise ship, the Carnival Vista, which becomes the largest vessel in its fleet.
The 133,500-tonne ship was officially handed over to…
Airbus, SIA open major new training centre in Singapore
Airbus and Singapore Airlines have opened a new aviation training centre in Singapore, which will provide flight simulation and educational facilities for every model of Airbus aircraft…
Crystal Cruises announces new agent incentive
Crystal Cruises has announced details of a new agent booking incentive, which is valid on all 2017 World Cruise bookings made in April.
In addition to commission payments, Crystal Cruises…
Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers Aston Martin DB9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is now offering its customers the chance to travel in style, in an Aston Martin DB9.
The DB9 and Aston Martin Rapide S have now been added to the company's…
Face-to-Face: Gabriel Escarrer
This week, Travel Daily chats with Gabriel Escarrer, vice chairman & CEO of Meliá Hotels International, about the company's expansion plans in Asia Pacific...
Q) Meliá has been…
TAP to expand US services
Portuguese airline TAP will launch two new daily non-stop services from Lisbon to Boston’s Logan International Airport on 11th June and to New York’s John F. Kennedy International on 1st…
ADARA expands Euro sales team
ADARA, the global travel data platform, has appointed four senior sales and marketing executives covering the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Belgium.
Leading the…
American Airlines unveils new “Flagship” airport lounge and dining concepts
American Airlines has unveiled a major new initiative to revamp its airport lounges, including a new high-end dining concept.
As part of a multi-million dollar project, American will…
Austrian Airlines posts rise in passenger numbers
Austrian Airlines carried 617,000 passengers in January 2016, marking a year-on-year rise of 1.6 percent.
The flight offering as measured in available seat kilometres (ASK) increased by…
UK hotel room rates continue to rise despite economic concerns
Hotel solutions provider HRS has compared average hotel room rates worldwide over the last four years (2011 – 2015) and revealed that despite economic uncertainties during this…
Hyatt to bring new Centric brand to Asia
Hyatt has unveiled plans to expand its new Hyatt Centric brand internationally, including its first location in Asia.
The new full-service "lifestyle" hotel brand was first announced…
Choice Hotels launches Ascend Collection in the UK
Choice Hotels International, the company behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands in Europe and part of Choice Hotels International, has announced the introduction of it’s top end…
Skyscanner secures US$190m investment
Skyscanner, the travel search site, has secured investment worth more than US$190 million from five new partners.
New agreements will see global fund manager Artemis, UK-based…
Christmas Day travel to boom as Brits seek savings
Increasing numbers of Britons are opting to take advantage of cheaper flights and jet off to foreign climes on Christmas Day, according to figures released today by London Gatwick…
Grease is the word for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has announced that Broadway’s hit musical Grease will be debuting on its newest ship Harmony of the Seas, which launches in Europe in May 2016, and will take the stage in…
New York top destination this winter for Brits
New York is shaping as the most-popular winter holiday destination for Brits, according to the latest data issued by travel search engine momondo.co.uk.
The website analysed its UK…
Premier Holidays to promote Bermuda in 2016
Independent tour operator Premier Holidays has unveiled a new marketing campaign in conjunction with the Bermuda Tourism Authority, designed to drive sales to the destination for 2016.…
The latest industry appointments
GRAHAM HILLS has been appointed chief product officer at Wego. Hills previously served as the general manager of Wego Indonesia and will now relocated to the travel search company's…
NCL’s newest cruise ship makes UK debut
Norwegian Cruise Line introduced its newest ship, Norwegian Escape, to UK agents at an inaugural on-board event held in Southampton last week.
Norwegian Escape is the first…
NCL takes delivery of largest-ever ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of its largest ship to date, the 164,600 gross tonne Norwegian Escape, after a building period of just 17 months.
Norwegian Escape is the…
Lufthansa launches 18th US route
Lufthansa has launched its latest route from Frankfurt to Tampa International Airport in Florida.
The route is the airline’s 18th in the USA. Flights will operate with three-class…
Red Roof在泰国新开多家经济型酒店
Red Roof，总部位于美国的低成本酒店集团，宣布了新计划将在泰国新建多所酒店。
Red Roof和曼谷的Paragon酒店签署了协议，将共同推出一系列新建的酒店，首期项目将于2016年正式开始。
Red Roof计划在泰国全面扩张业务，在2017年至2020年期间将在重要的旅游景点附近新建多家酒店。
“Red…
Red Roof to open multiple economy hotels in Thailand
Red Roof, the US-based budget hotel group, has unveiled plans to open multiple properties in Thailand.
The company has penned a deal with Bangkok-based Paragon Hotels to launch a…
20 new Dream Hotels to launch in Asia
Singapore’s Castlewood Group is planning to roll-out at least 20 new Dream Hotels in Asia over the next decade.
The company has formed a partnership with New York-based Début Hotel…
SAS launches flights to Hong Kong
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has commenced a new direct service connecting Stockholm with Hong Kong.
The new route launched on 11 September and will now operate five times a week.…
Abu Dhabi looks to strengthen its cruise segment
Abu Dhabi is keen to strengthen its cruise segment. In light of this development, an international marketing and promotional campaign are to be rolled-out at Seatrade Europe 2015 in…
Edition Hotels foray into Dubai
Marriott International Inc together with Ian Schrager and Dubai Properties recently announced plans for a second EDITION hotel in Dubai.
The new property is scheduled to open in 2018,…
Starwood launches new Tribute Portfolio in Asia
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the first member of its new Tribute Portfolio in the Asia Pacific region.
The company has signed The Kiroro, a mountain resort located in the…
Austrian Airlines announce services to Marrakech
Austrian Airlines recently announced its intent to commence services to Marrakech.
The new route will commence in the airline’s winter schedule which begins on 14 November. Austrian…
Brand USA embarks on India trade mission
Brand USA will be conducting its fourth sales mission to India next month.
From 6-11 September 2015, the USA's tourism marketing body will be travelling across India to meet with…
Norwegian floats out largest cruise ship
Norwegian Cruise Line's new cruise ship, Norwegian Escape, was floated out of the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany on 15 August.
The 335-metre, 164,600-ton ship, which has been under…
Blackpool home to the UK’s best-loved beach
Blackpool has been named the UK’s best-loved beach among UK holidaymakers, according to a new report issued by Post Office Travel Services.
Despite the growing popularity of overseas…
Langham reveals first Cordis hotel
The Langham Place Mongkok in Hong Kong will become a Cordis hotel this month, marking the launch of the company's new upscale brand.
Following a recent renovation, the Cordis Hong…
Lufthansa upgrades F&B in long-haul business class
Lufthansa has started rolling its new 'Restaurant Service' F&B concept for business class passengers on long-haul flights.
Effective this month, premium passengers on Lufthansa's…
New luxury villa specialist touts for agency business
A new tour operator offering a select range of private villas, villa resorts and private islands to UK clients has launched operations.
The Villa Collection, which has been…
Regent Seven Seas begins countdown to Explorer launch
To mark the 12-month countdown to the launch of Seven Seas Explorer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching its ‘Explorer Countdown’ campaign encouraging agents to register to be a part of…
Austrian Airlines withdraws Dubai flight
Stiff competition has resulted in Austrian Airlines pulling out its direct flights to Dubai.
As per a recent decision, passengers of the Lufthansa Group will be able to access the…
Austrian Airlines dumps Dubai route
Austrian Airlines has confirmed it will no longer offer direct flights to Dubai.
Passengers of the Lufthansa Group will still be able to reach this city in the United Arab Emirates…
Thomas Cook launches 2016 brochures
Thomas Cook has launched eight short and mid-haul brochures and five e-brochures for all inclusive, families and adults for Summer 2016 holidays with the Thomas Cook and Airtours brands.…
Mandarin Oriental’s Hong Kong hotels hit by credit card attack
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong were among 10 of the company's properties to be affected by a massive cyber attack targeting guests’ credit cards, it…
This week’s key appointments, 29 June – 3 July
Travel technology firm ClickTripz.com has appointed Damien Retureau managing director of its European division, based in London.
Retureau is tasked with developing ClickTripz’s European…
APD demise has led to ‘boom’ in family travel: CheapOair MD
The government’s decision to abolish UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) for children under 12 has helped deliver a boom in family holidays, according to CheapOair.
The online travel agency…
Aeromexico CEO takes up IATA Board of Governors chairmanship
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, has assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term.…
IATA calls for ‘deeper understanding’ between aviation industry and governments
The International Air Transport Industry (IATA) has advocated for a deeper partnership with governments based on global standards in the critical areas of safety, infrastructure, security,…
Pan-Asian specialty restaurant to open on Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has confirmed it will open a Pan-Asian specialty restaurant, Pacific Rim, onboard its forthcoming Seven Seas Explorer.
As the third specialty restaurant…
Hyatt opens second Centric hotel
Hyatt has announced the opening of the Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami, a 105-room hotel that becomes only the second Hyatt Centric-branded property worldwide.
The company unveiled…
Global air passenger traffic rises again in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed global air passenger traffic results for March showing demand (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose 7.4% year-on-year.…
Qatar Airways to add three new US routes
Qatar Airways will embark on a major expansion of its US network next year, with the launch of flights to three new destinations: Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta.
All three new routes…
SIA, Airbus start work on new training centre
Construction of the joint Singapore Airlines and Airbus pilot training centre is now underway.
The Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), which is located at Singapore's Seletar Aerospace…
NCL expands all-inclusive cruise concept
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that from January 2016 all guests sailing aboard Norwegian Sky will enjoy an all-inclusive cruise experience with dining, entertainment and now free…
BA celebrates new A380 route
British Airways has commenced A380 flights to San Francisco, marking the second destination in California after Los Angeles to receive the superjumbo.
Washington DC was the first…
Starwood unveils Tribute as 10th hotel brand
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched the Tribute Portfolio, its 10th brand.
Unveiled at a press conference in New York on Thursday, Tribute will be a collection of independent…
ASEAN countries team up to drive cruise tourism
Four Southeast Asian countries have teamed up to promote the region's cruise industry.
Under a unified ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) banner, representatives from…
Face-to-face: Brian Kelly, Chief Executive of ORTG
Why did you decide to launch a website dedicated to selling Dubai as opposed to any other destination?
I purchased around 100 URLs based around “Fly” back in the late 1990s - early 2000s…
Illusions Becoming Global Reality
Illusions has come a very long way since its Founder and CEO, Faisal Memon, conceived the idea of creating an online solution for the travel trade back in 1997...
Firm in his belief that…
Nickelodeon reveals kid-friendly hotels
Viacom is launching a Nickelodeon-themed hotel brand in an effort to attract families.
Miami developer Karisma Hotels & Resorts has taken on the licence for a collection of…
NCL launches 2016/17 cruise brochure
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its Cruise Highlights Brochure for the April 2016 – April 2017 season.
The brochure focuses mainly on European itineraries, with four of Norwegian’s…
香港旅游发展局－中国能吸引超过83m 邮轮乘客
“Cruise Shipping Miami”开幕式当天，两份新报告表示大中国区只要能升级区域港口的基础设施就能发展巨大的市场潜力。“Asia Cruise Potential & Passenger Behaviour Study”显示大中国区内的客源市场能带来83百万邮轮乘客。仅香港能吸引大约54百万个邮轮乘客。…
US welcomes record number of Indian travellers
A record number of Indians visited to the US in 2014, new data has revealed.
According to the latest figures from the US Department of Commerce, a total of 961,790 Indians travelled…
China can deliver 83m cruise passengers – HKTB
The Greater China region has the potential to deliver 83 million cruise passengers per year, according to new research from the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).
Presented on the…
UK’s peak cruise industry body forms European alliance
CruiseBritain has joined forces with the European Sea Ports Organisation and associations representing Mediterranean, European and Scandinavian cruise ports in a strategic alliance designed…
Marriott to roll out Apple Pay service
Marriott International will become the first global hotel group to allow guests to make payments using their Apple mobile devices.
The phased roll out of Apple Pay will commence this…
Survey reveals UK’s safest cities for short breaks
York, Bath and Edinburgh head a list of UK cities regarded as safe to visit on a short break, according to new research published by Post Office Travel Insurance.
Almost seven-in-10…
Crystal to launch two world cruises for first time
For the first time in Crystal Cruises' history, both of its ships - Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity - will embark on a world cruises in 2018.
The company, which is being…
Royal Caribbean reveals 2016-17 cruising schedule
The 2016-17 schedule includes cruises on board 18 ships sailing from nine US ports to 20 Caribbean countries, Bermuda and Canada.
It marks the maiden season for the Quantum class of ships…
Hyatt’s new Centric brand to debut in April
Hyatt has revealed that its new hotel brand, Hyatt Centric, will make its debut in April 2015.
The company unveiled the new concept last month, promising "full-service lifestyle"…
Thomas Cook reports robust UK trading as losses narrow
Thomas Cook has reported robust trading in its UK business as it announced an improvement in underlying EBIT and net debt.
The travel company said it has seen a significant increase…
Langham unveils new upscale brand
Langham Hospitality Group has unveiled a new upscale hotel brand; Cordis Hotels & Resorts.
The Hong Kong-based company said the new "global brand" would comprise a "new generation…
Hyatt unveils new lifestyle brand
Hyatt has made another move into the lifestyle hotel sector with a new brand: Hyatt Centric.
Fifteen of its open and previously announced hotels will debut under the brand this summer…
Carnival trials app, social media package
Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new app and social media internet package as it looks to appeal to more tech-loving customers.
The Carnival Hub app has been unveiled on a pilot…
New entertainment and dining set for Norwegian Escape
Norwegian Cruise Line has released details of new entertainment and dining options on new ship Norwegian Escape.
Award-winning chef Jose Garces will open two restaurants on the ship…
Hotels Innovate to kick off in Dubai
Dubai will soon play host to the exclusive high-profile business forum – Hotels Innovate.
The event has been held in New York City and Miami, organised by the NSN Group. Scheduled for…
Etihad’s A380 launches on London route
Etihad Airways' brand new Airbus A380 aircraft took off on a commercial flight for the first time on Saturday morning, on the route from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow.
The…
Etihad Airways’ books its first residence guest
The much-talked about Etihad Airways Residences has received its first guest. The inaugural ticket for the three-room suite was sold to Miami-based businessman - Gino Bertuccio
The…
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils 2016/17 itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its ship deployment for 2016 and into 2017.
Four ships will be based in Europe for summer 2016 including Norwegian Epic sailing mainly from…
Thomas Cook rolls out the Real Good Times
Thomas Cook’s turn of the year campaign launches tomorrow (19 December) with the focus of delivering ‘Real Good Times’.
The multi-million pound campaign uses customer content to show…
Quest’s Passport to 2015
As the sun prepares to set on 2014, our thoughts turn to the glowing horizon of 2015 and all it might reveal.
Predictions can be a dangerous thing, especially in the capricious world of…
Norwegian Escape to have largest waterpark at sea
One of Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ships will have the largest aqua park at sea, as some of its leisure facilities were unveiled this week.
The Norwegian Escape ship’s Aqua Park will…
Virgin Hotels heads to the Big Apple
Virgin Hotels has announced an opening in New York as it gears up for its debut next month.
The company has partnered with developer Lam Group and VOA Architecture for the new hotel,…
Virgin Group launches Virgin Cruises
Virgin Group has launched its new cruise business Virgin Cruises, in a bid to “shake up” the industry.
Tom McAlpin will join Virgin Cruises as CEO and will head the management team.…
Yotel unveils plans for global expansion
Budget hotel company Yotel has announced plans for a major global expansion, targeting more city centre locations and international airports.
The group is planning to launch more than…
Norwegian aligns UK team following Prestige takeover
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Francis Riley has become senior vice president, international following the cruise line’s acquisition of Prestige Cruises International.
Riley will now be…
Marriott reaches milestone of 700,000 rooms
Marriott International has reached the milestone of operating 700,000 hotel rooms worldwide.
The company announced the figure as part of its third quarter results, which showed…
Marriott reaches milestone of 700,000 rooms
Marriott International has reached the milestone of operating 700,000 hotel rooms worldwide.
The company announced the figure as part of its third quarter results, which showed…
Disney adds Tortola, Martinique calls
Disney Cruise Line has announced new ports of call in Tortola and Martinique for 2016.
The two Caribbean islands are part of itineraries released for January to April 2016 by the cruise…
Hilton launches Canopy brand
Hilton Worldwide has launched a new hotel brand that it thinks will ‘redefine’ lifestyle-driven hotels.
The new Canopy by Hilton brand will look to target potential guests by their…
Air France KLM lays out first Transavia plans
The first plans to grow Air France KLM’s low-cost Transavia brand have been revealed in the airline group’s winter schedule.
Capacity for Transavia will increase 13.3% for the winter…
P&O’s 2016 World Voyages announced
P&O Cruises has revealed its World Journeys cruises for 2016 with the hope of attracting more new-to-cruisers.
Its three ships’ itineraries include Aurora’s 114-night World…
Compagnie du Ponant renames to Ponant
Compagnie du Ponant has been renamed to the shortened Ponant.
The French cruise line said the shortened name will have a stronger visible impact and is easier to remember, and comes…
Virgin Atlantic drops four services to focus on US
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will stop flights on several routes as it looks to reach sustained profitability by 2018.
The carrier will cancel services from Heathrow to Tokyo…
Norwegian Cruise Line sets Escape’s UK launch
Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ship Norwegian Escape will launch in the UK at the end of October 2015 with a consumer mini cruise and trade launch in the pipeline.
Francis Riley, vice…
Cruise in Brief
Norwegian Cruise Line has ordered an additional two new Breakaway-Plus cruise ships. The new ships will be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany that will delivered in the second…
MAS adds expands US codeshare
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a major expansion of its US operations, following a new codeshare agreement with American Airlines.
The two oneworld members have expanded their…
Hotel bookings up for Advantage’s international network
Advantage’s Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has seen a 35% increase in room night bookings on GDS in the first three months of the year compared to last year.
Revenues for the…
Silversea’s 2016 World Cruise unveiled
Silversea Cruises has announced details of its World Cruise 2016.
Named ‘Venetian World Odyssey 2016’, the 115-day sailing will start in Fort Lauderdale on 5 January on the Silver…
Qatar Airways launches Dallas flights
Qatar Airways has commenced a new direct route to between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
The inaugural flight touched down at the Texas hub this week to mark the start…
Akbar Al Baker re-elected to IATA committee
Qatar Airways chief executive officer, HE Akbar Al Baker has been re-elected onto the Chair Committee of International Air Transport Association (IATA). Al Baker was elected to IATA’s…
Crystal steps into 2017
Crystal Cruises has unveiled its itineraries up to early 2017 to cater for advanced bookers.
The announcement is the earliest the line has made for forward cruises, with fares now…
Qatar Airways taps St Regis Bal Resort
AL RAYYAN Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) has signed a partnership agreement with Qatar Airways, making St Regis Bal Harbour Resort, the carrier's preferred hotel in Miami.…
Boeing expands pilot training in Singapore
Boeing is expanding its pilot training facilities in Asia, with the addition of new flight simulators in Singapore.
As part of a global expansion of its training capabilities, two new…
Marriott to add 200 luxury and lifestyle hotels
Marriott International has announced plans to significantly grow its global portfolio of luxury and lifestyle brands.
Accounting for nearly 25% of the company's pipeline, Marriott expects…
New villa brand targets UK trade
A new luxury villa website has announced it will share commission in a 50/50 split for travel agent partners looking to sell the properties available on its site.
Villa Guru has…
Lufthansa’s premium economy class opens for booking
Lufthansa has started taking bookings for its new premium economy seats.
The new product will be rolled out on the airline's Boeing 747-8 aircraft from 10 December 2014, initially on…
Qatar Airways launches all business service
Qatar Airways will become the first ever carrier to operate an all-Business Class service from London Heathrow, when the inaugural Business One service from Doha touches down in the British…
Thomas Cook announces Manchester-US routes
Thomas Cook Airlines has announced new flights from Manchester to New York and Miami for the summer next year.
The airline will offer three flights a week from Manchester to New York…
Qatar Airways upgrades its smart phone
Qatar Airways has upgraded its mobile application with addition of a privilege club function. The new functionality enables faster connectivity. The fully-integrated application offers…
HK’s Swire Hotels to make US debut
Hong Kong-based Swire Hotels has unveiled its first ever hotel in the US.
Set to open in autumn 2015, EAST Miami at Brickell City Centre will be located in Swire Properties' US$1.05…
HK’s Cachet forms new Asian hospitality group
Hong Kong's Cachet Hotel Group (CHG), which operates the eco-friendly URBN Hotels brand, has formed a new joint venture hospitality company.
In partnership with US-based Invest…
Florida organises FAM for Indian agents
Visit Florida organised a 10-day familiarisation trip (FAM) for Indian agents.
The trip explored destinations like Miami, Tampa Bay and Orlando. Senior level trade agents from Flight…
Disney Cruise Lines to return to the UK
Disney Cruise Line has announced a return to visiting the UK as part of its summer 2015 itineraries.
Dover will feature as an embarkation or disembarkation port on three cruises with…
Qatar Airways expands Africa presence
Qatar Airways will expand its presence in Africa with the launch of direct services to Djibouti from Doha. The thrice-weekly non-stop flights will commence from 27 July 2014.
The…
UK remains Europe’s top cruise market
The UK remains Europe’s largest cruise passenger market as it was revealed more Europeans booked a cruise than ever in 2013.
A record 6.35 million Europeans booked a cruise in 2013,…
Qatar Airways promotes USA in India
Qatar Airways in alliance with the US Consulate and Brand USA conducted a multi-city roadshow to promote
USA in India.
The roadshow was organised across six major Indian cities…
Qatar Airways expands in UAE
Qatar Airways has continued its aggressive expansion plans with the launch today of two new regional routes – Sharjah and Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The…
Qatar Airways to launch all premium business on London route
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of a new daily all premium Business Class service from Doha to London. The new service will be the first of its kind in the Middle East, commencing…
SIA, Airbus to launch aviation training centre
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has penned an agreement with Airbus to establish a new aviation training centre in Singapore.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at the Singapore…
Carnival sets record passenger month
Carnival Cruise Lines has set a new record for passengers booked in a single month.
The Miami-based cruise line has taken net bookings of more than 565,000 guests throughout January…
Double growth for Skyscanner
Flight comparison site Skyscanner has seen its business double during 2013, the fastest in three years.
Its mobile strategy and global reach has seen its revenue increase 96% to…
ARTIC buys St Regis Bal Harbour Resort
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc and Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC) announced that ARTIC has acquired St Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami for US$213 million.…
Norwegian Getaway launches to UK trade
Norwegian Cruise Lines showed off its new ship, the Norwegian Getaway, to the UK travel trade this week.
The Miami-themed ship was delivered to the cruise line on Friday before…
Norwegian Getaway delivered
Norwegian Getaway has been received by Norwegian Cruise Line ahead of its European launch next week.
The delivery from the Meyer Werft shipyard comes after only 15 months of building…
Norwegian opens select 2015 itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for its 2015 summer and year-round cruises.
The cruise line will have four ships deployed in Europe for summer 2015, with Epic sailing from…
Qatar Airways expands US codeshare
Qatar Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with US Airways.
The new arrangement is designed to enable a greater number of US domestic connections for Qatar Airways passengers…
City sales up at lowcostbeds
A change in perception of what is defined as luxury has helped lowcostbeds see growth in city break sales, its marketing officer has said.
Alex Gisbert, chief marketing officer at…
Qatar Airways to connect to Larnaca
Qatar Airways is on an expansion spree with plans for flights to Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus. The new service will commence from 29 April 2014.
The new route, which will…
Qatar Airways launch services to DFW
Qatar Airways has extended its footprint in the USA by connecting to its seventh gateway - Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). The new service will commence on 1 July 2014. The airline currently…
Conrad launches new digital influencer campaign
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has assigned five influencers, bloggers and photographers for a new Conrad 5/5/5 Tour campaign.
Each influencer will talk about a particular aspect at the…
Qatar Airways celebrates Moscow route
Qatar Airways recently celebrated a decade of service to Moscow. The airline currently operates 12 weekly flights to Russia’s Domodedovo Airport. The Moscow – Doha route is operated with…
On the Deck: Giles Hawke, MSC Cruises
You started your new role at MSC only two weeks ago. What are your first views of MSC in the UK market?
My initial views in the UK market so far, for travel agents and customers, is…
Qatar Airways connects Edinburgh
Qatar Airways announced that it will connect Edinburgh effective 28 May 2014, operating five flights weekly. The new route will be served by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in a two-cabin…
AA-US merger to go ahead after settlement
The merger between American Airlines and US Airways will go ahead, after the companies settled an anti-trust lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
The DOJ, backed by…
Norwegian’s new liner emerges from shipyard
The Norwegian Getaway cruise ship has emerged from a shipyard in Germany, following 12 months of construction.
The 146,600-tonne ship was floated out of Meyer Werft's building dock on…
Air France flies A380 to San Francisco
Air France will launch the first ever Airbus A380 flights to San Francisco next year.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on its…
SWISS increases capacity in winter schedules
Swiss International Air Lines has added more destinations to its network in its winter schedules.
The airline will commence scheduled services to Kiev and will also be adjusting its…
Qatar Airways ties up with Brand USA
Qatar Airways has announced its tie up with Brand USA to promote USA as a preferred destination.
As a part of this alliance, the airline will offer passengers special fares to…
Two more airlines join APG IET
Two Latin America-based airlines have joined APG IET platform this month.
Ecuador-based TAME and Venezuela-based Avoir are now available to e-ticket through the IET platform.
Both…
New7Wonders unveils city finalists
New7Wonders has unveiled the list of cities competing for the honour of becoming one of the world's seven best urban centres.
Following its previous New7Wonders of the World and…
The president’s interview: Kevin Sheehan
The launch of Norwegian Breakaway earlier this year was a special event for everyone involved. The vessel, which is the first in the company’s most innovative class to date, has taken…
Hertz Australia expands short-term rentals
Hertz is expanding its short-term rental options in Australia.
Following the launch of its Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental scheme in Sydney in November 2012, the company is now bringing…
Skyscanner moves past flight offering
Travel search website Skyscanner will expand its offering after acquiring hotel search company Fogg.
The move will allow the site, which is known predominantly for flight searches, to…
Skyscanner expands Asian offices
Travel search site Skyscanner is expanding its offices in Beijing and Singapore, and says it plans to triple its Asian workforce to 100 over the next year.
New office space in…
ANA buys Pan Am Flight Academy
Japan's ANA Holdings has purchased the Pan Am International Flight Academy, a US-based pilot training school.
The company’s former owner, American Capital Ltd, has reached an…
Norwegian announces Getaway’s captains
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the two captains for new launch Norwegian Getaway.
Seasoned captains Rune Myre and Tommy Stensrud will take helm of the new ship for its inaugural…
Mandarin Oriental to debut in Shenzhen
Mandarin Oriental has unveiled plans for its first hotel in Shenzhen.
Scheduled to open in 2017, the new luxury property will form part of the Shum Yip’s UpperHills mixed-use…
British family to become Carnival’s ‘Funnest Family’
A British family has been chosen to become the family ambassadors for Carnival Cruise Lines.
Nottingham-based Penny and Rik Alexander will cruise around the world with their children…
Celebrity adds complimentary packages to UK sailings
Royal Caribbean subsidiary Celebrity Cruises has added a range of offers to boost August bookings including complimentary classic drink packages, on-board spend and daily prize…
The latest industry appointments
LIM BOON KWEE has been announced as the new President of Dusit Fudu Hotels & Resorts, Dusit International's Chinese joint venture. A Singaporean national, Lim is a hotelier with 30…
Carnival hit with bacteria claim
A lawsuit has been filed against Carnival Cruise Line over suspected bacteria in its ship’s hot tubs.
Class action on behalf of several passengers has been made against the cruise…
SLS Hotels unveils major Chinese expansion
US-based hospitality and lifestyle development company, SBE, has announced the launch of its SLS Hotels brand into China.
Unveiled at a recent event in Shanghai, the Chinese expansion…
MAS expands American codeshare
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has expanded its codeshare agreement with oneworld alliance partner, American Airlines.
The two airlines announced plans to join forces on 136 weekly flights…
Carnival to split chairman and CEO roles
Carnival Corporation is to split the roles of chairman and CEO next month as it announced its second quarter results. The change means that Micky Arison will step down as CEO after 34…
Carnival’s UK MD heading back to US
Carnival Cruise Line’s UK managing director is to move back to Miami after a two-year stint in the UK.
Adolfo Perez will continue to hold the role of managing director in the UK…
HK’s Swire Hotels to launch in US
Hong Kong-based Swire Hotels has announced plans to launch in the US.
Opening in 2015, EAST Miami at Brickell CityCentre will form part of Swire Properties' US$1 billion mixed-use…
Swiss-Belhotel International forays into Bahrain
Swiss-Belhotel International recently signed a management agreement to operate its first Bahrain hotel property. The announcement was made at the Arabian Travel Market.
Essa Bokhowa,…
Costa to launch world cruise from China
Costa Cruises has unveiled plans to launch its first ever round-the-world cruise from China.
Commencing on 22 March 2014, the 83-day voyage will take Chinese passengers across three…
Waldorf Astoria expands into Latin America
Hilton Worldwide’s premium brand, the Waldorf Astoria, has opened its first hotel in Latin America, with the Waldorf Astoria Panama.
“Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts are…
Carnival Corporation to reimburse US government
The holding company of Carnival Cruise Lines, Carnival Corporation, is to repay the US government for the assistance it provided in the incidents involving the Carnival Triumph and…
UK staff appointments
Martin Jones has been named senior vice president for global sourcing and product development at GTA. Jones was previously VP sourcing Asia Pacific and in his new role succeeds Ivan…
Sukosol opens new Pattaya boutique hotel
Thailand's Sukosol Hotels has launched its third property in the resort town of Pattaya.
Comprising just 21 rooms, the new Wave hotel is designed in an art-deco style, inspired by…
Joseph Kirtley, Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel
Travel Daily speaks to Joseph Kirtley, general manager of luxury hotel Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel about the UK capital, growth plans and providing a homely feel.
Belgraves opened a…
Norwegian reveals ‘Engage & Reward’ details
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the details of its agent engagement strategy ahead of the inauguration of its next ship the Norwegian Breakaway.
The programme will feature talks…
On The Deck: Pam Conover & Andrew Magowan
How many agents do you think could comfortably wax lyrical over the differences between yachting and cruising? How many would be able to correctly profile the ideal passenger seen onboard…
Dubai showcases its cruise offering at CSM 2013
Cruise tourism is a significant new addition to family tourism in the Middle East region. Every cruise ship is a resort-like facility that has full range of luxurious amenities including…
MAS signs US codeshare
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has signed a new codeshare agreement American Airlines that will give it access to five cities in the US.
Effective this week, the arrangement enables MAS…
Celebrity announces 2014 itineraries
Royal Caribbean operator Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2014 cruise programme, which includes a raft of new ports and itineraries. The new voyages will go on sale from 21 March…
Finnair to enter AA, IAG joint business
Finnair is to enter the joint transatlantic tbusiness between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia.
The Finnish airline, which is a member of oneworld with the other three…
Norwegian continues partnership with celebrity chef
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that US celebrity chef, Geoffrey Zakarian will open a seafood restaurant onboard the Getaway – which will launch in February 2014.
The Getaway will…
NFL Legends get Crystal’s Baltic season off to a winning start
Ultra-luxury operator Crystal Cruises has announced a programme of American Football guest speakers onboard its Baltic itinerary in June.
Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame fullback Larry Csonka,…
APAC boosts Skyscanner results
Business in the Asia Pacific region has helped Skyscanner towards bookings of more than GBP2.2 billion for 2012, it has revealed.
The Edinburgh-based travel search site said its EBITDA has…
News from Florida Huddle 2013
News from the Florida Huddle trade show, this year held in St Augustine.
Visit Florida acquires Florida Huddle
Visit Florida has acquired travel trade show Florida Huddle from private…
Crystal offers repositioning cruises
Ultra-luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has announced that it will be offering a series of ‘repositioning cruises’ from as little as GBP130 per person per day.
Of the cruises, 60% will be…
Norwegian announces future itineraries from five homeports
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its 2014/15 itineraries for the autumn and winter season, with its eight ships sailing from five homeports.
The cruises, which will be sailing to the…
Carnival launches agent social media game
Carnival Cruise Lines has launched the industry’s first ‘social media game’ aimed specifically at travel agents.
The game – Carnival Adventures – is aimed at providing an interactive,…
Celebrity Cruises to host art event
Royal Caribbean subsidiary Celebrity Cruises has announced that it is to host an exclusive art event onboard Celebrity Reflection in the run up to its inaugural US voyage.
The VIP event is…
US Airways to launch Heathrow-Charlotte
US Airways is to launch non-stop flights between Heathrow and Charlotte in North Carolina, it has announced.
The daily service will start in March 2013 with an Airbus A330 including its…
Glory returns to service
Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Glory has now returned to service following a multi-million dollar renovation as part of the firm’s ‘Fun Ship 2.0’ enhancement programme.
The ship will now…
Carnival Breeze godmother announced
Carnival Corp has announced that Tracy Wilson Mourning, the founder of Honey Shine mentoring programme will be the godmother of the firm’s new ship, Carnival Breeze.
The charity, which was…
TAP looks to boost agent relationships
TAP Portugal is to boost its relationships with travel agents next year following a range of new launches in 2012.
Its strategy will include more fam trips and competitions for agents to…
Virgin Atlantic launches Mumbai service
Will introduce brand new A330 aircraft with Upper Class seats on Mumbai and Delhi routes…
Virgin Atlantic stated that its product investment programme for India would reach more than GBP300…
Norwegian Getaway cruises on sale now
US-operator Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that cruises on its newest ship, the Getaway, are now open for sale to the general public.
Cruises for the 4,000-passenger vessel will start…
Celebrity Cruises names four employees as Godmothers
Royal Caribbean subsidiary Celebrity Cruises has announced that it will be marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month by making four of its employees Godmother to Celebrity Reflection.
The…
Norwegian Cruise Line to launch Getaway early
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that it will be launching its new ship, Norwegian Getaway, in January 2014 – three months ahead of schedule.
The 4,000-passenger ship will sail…
New modern luxury trade show announced
A new trade show dedicated to the high-end contemporary travel market is to be held for the first time in Miami Beach next year.
The new show, named LIMITED EDITION Miami Beach, will…
Norwegian Cruise Line launches agent offer
The deal, which is available on bookings made between 15-23 September, allows agents to offer up to GBP400 in savings per stateroom.
“National Cruise Week seems to gather more pace each…
Visit Florida appoints India rep
Visit Florida has appointed AVIAREPS as their representative in India. AVIAREPS India will be responsible for carrying sales, marketing and public relations activities in India on behalf of…
Isaac keeps ships at sea
Tropical Storm Isaac’s forced closure of the Port of Miami – which shut its doors late on Saturday – has meant that many cruise itineraries have been severely affected.
Companies including…
Oceania debuts its newest ship in North America
Oceania’s newest ship Riviera will arrive at her new winter homeport of Miami on 29 November, it has been announced.
Fresh from her Europe introduction in May, she will sail five varying…
Marriott delays hotel openings
Marriott International has delayed the opening of new hotels in Mexico, Asia and the Middle East until next year.
The US-based hotel chain said construction delays had pushed back the…
Costa Concordia victims file new lawsuit
The victims of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which that capsized off the Italian coast in January, have filed a new lawsuit against the Carnival Corporation.
The complaint against…
Crystal previews 2015 world cruise, launches incentive
Crystal Cruises has become the first luxury cruise line to unveil details of its 2015 World Cruise.
Announced far before other lines, Crystal revealed the Crystal Serenity itinerary will…
Crystal Cruises unveils preview of 2015 World Cruise
Crystal Cruise Lines has recently revealed details for its 2015 World Cruise. The showcase was done to mark its 20th World Cruise as well as the 25th anniversary of the company. The 2015…
Crystal unveils 2015 World Cruise
Crystal Cruises has revealed early details of its 2015 World Cruise.
The voyage, which will mark the company's 20th World Cruise and Crystal Cruises' 25th anniversary, will feature a brand…
On The Deck: Adolfo Perez
You have now been in your role over here in the UK for almost six months. How have you found the transition period and how are you enjoying the life in the UK?
Living and…
Internet upgrade to Oasis of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed major internet upgrades for passengers and crew on its Oasis of the Seas ship starting in summer 2013.
The Miami-based cruise line has recently…
New brochure round-up 25/06/12
New brochures released in the last week.
Great Rail Journeys’ 2012/13
Great Rail Journeys has released its ‘Cruising by Rail 2012-13’ brochure with six new river and ocean…
Latin American Briefs
American boost Brazil
American Airlines has expanded its range of services between Miami and Brazil, with the launch of a new route and added frequencies on two existing services. Last…
Morgans Hotel Group plots expansion
The hotel group, which is behind the Mondrian name and St Martins Lane in London, has signed a 15-year agreement with Hivernage Collection to open two hotels in Marrakech, Morocco. These…
NASA opens Launch Control to tourists
For the first time in more than 30 years, NASA is allowing visitors to the Kennedy Space Center access to the main Launch Control Center (LCC).
The LCC is where NASA directors and engineers…
Air Tahiti seals American codeshare
Air Tahiti Nui has signed a new codeshare deal with American Airlines.
The new agreement, which is still subject to US regulatory approval, will see American to place its code on Air Tahiti…
Project Sunshine details to be revealed early 2013
Details of Royal Caribbean International’s ‘Project Sunshine’ ships are to be revealed early next year, its president and CEO said at its recent annual meeting.
Adam Goldstein, president…
Project Sunshine details to be revealed early 2013
Details of Royal Caribbean International’s ‘Project Sunshine’ ships are to be revealed early next year, its president and CEO said at its recent annual meeting.
Adam Goldstein, president…
Carnival Cruise Lines takes delivery of Carnival Breeze
Carnival Cruise Lines took delivery of the new Carnival Breeze at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy last week.
The vessel is the 24th to join Carnival’s fleet and left Venice on Sunday for…
VIP Cabanas open on Norwegian’s Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian has opened its new ‘VIP cabanas’ on the line’s exclusive 250-acrem private island Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. The 10 recently-completed cabanas form part of the lines £16…
Largest Caribbean offering from RCI in 2013-14
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) will offer its largest deployment in the Caribbean in 2013-14 with 630 cruises , nine different departure ports and calling in 45 ports across the region.…
Sanya to become golf capital
Sanya is emerging as one of the hottest golf destination in Asia Pacific and will eventually rival traditional destinations such as Hawaii and Miami.
This is the view of Michel Goget,…
Face-to-Face: Victoria Alexander-Smith, managing director of Carnival Tours 365
Today, Travel Daily UK chats with Victoria Alexander-Smith, managing director of Carnival Tours 365...
Q) What is Carnival Tours 365?
We are a tour operator specialising in travel packages…
Celebrity’s Millennium completes Solsticizing project
Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium completed its ‘Solsticizing’ this week when the ship emerged fresh from the Port of Miami on Saturday.
The ship is the fourth and final of Celebrity’s fleet…
Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium completes Solsticizing project
Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium completed its ‘Solsticizing’ this week when the ship emerged fresh from the Port of Miami on Saturday.
The ship is the fourth and final of Celebrity’s fleet to…
Celebrity Cruises completes major fleet refurbishment
Celebrity Cruises’ Millennium completed its ‘Solsticizing’ this week when the ship emerged fresh from the Port of Miami on Saturday.
The ship is the fourth and final of Celebrity’s fleet to…
America in Brief
US aims to attract 100 million visitors
The USA is planning to boost visitor arrivals to the country by more than 60% over the next 10 years. Under the country's new National Travel and…
Nikki Beach to expand in Asia
Nikki Beach, the luxury lifestyle and resort brand, will expand its Asian presence with the addition of six more locations.
Singapore-based real estate developer, The Castlewood Group, will…
New appointment at Carnival Corporation & PLC
Michel Nestour has been appointed to the newly created position of vice president, global port and destination development for the EuroMed region at Carnival Corporation & plc . In his…
Louis Cruises to focus on growth is the Eastern Mediterranean
Louis Cruises CEO Kyriakos ( Kerry ) Anastassiadis confirmed at the recent Cruise Shipping Miami Conference that the company will turn its attention to its roots ; we are Greek , we have a…
Cruise Industry leaders reaffirm their commitment on safety.
Cruise industry leaders convened for the first annual convention since the Costa Concordia incident, reaffirming their absolute commitment to safety and their belief that the dip in cruise…
Disney Cruise Line – more destinations on offer.
With the launch of Disney Fantasy this month, the cruise line has doubled its fleet in just over a year and thus be able to take more families to more destinations around the world. Disney…
Ancillary, FFP and women priority to airlines
Ancillary services, frequent flyer programmes and women travellers will be the topicsat the forefront of an airline conference next week. The Airline Profitability and Merchandising…
Face-to-Face: Paul Cookley, The Ritz-Carlton South Beach
Face-to-Face: Paul Cookley, Director of Sales & Marketing for The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Miami
1) Can you please give our readers a brief overview of your hotel and its key…
Travelport launches Developer Network Programme
Travelport has launched its new Developer Network. Designed for third party developers, the Travelport Developer Network provides members with access to software resources, dedicated help…
Lufthansa flies A380 to Singapore
Lufthansa's Airbus A380 landed at Singapore's Changi Airport for the first time yesterday. The German national carrier will now operate the double-decker aircraft on its Singapore-Frankfurt…
The latest industry appointments
IAN ALEXANDRE (pictured) has been appointed to the newly-created position of Vice President for Sofitel Pacific. Alexandre, who also becomes General Manager of the Sofitel Sydney…